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If you suspect that your loved one is suffering from dehydration and malnutrition in his or her nursing facility, the Wisconsin nursing home abuse attorneys are available to discuss your situation during a free consultation.
Dehydration refers to an inadequate supply of water while malnutrition refers to an inadequate supply of nutrient-enriched foods. Malnutrition can cause the following side effects:
Side effects of dehydration include:
When patients are dehydrated, they may eventually suffer serious health effects, such as stroke, heart attack or organ failure.
Loved ones must constantly monitor the wellbeing of relatives and friends in nursing homes. They may be able to tell that a loved one is malnourished or dehydrated by the following signs:
Malnutrition and dehydration occur when residents do not get enough food or water, resulting in a deficiency of minerals, vitamins, protein or other necessary elements required to maintain strength and health.
Sometimes malnutrition and dehydration are caused by an underlying illness. For example, a patient may suffer from vomiting or diarrhea that causes him or her to expel fluids from the body. Other times, medication or drug interactions may make a nursing home resident nauseous or not have an appetite. Mental health issues like depression can also lead to these problems.
However, some cases of dehydration and malnutrition result from the negligence of nursing home staff.
Nursing homes and staff may be held liable for a resident’s dehydration and malnutrition when any of the following occur:
If you believe that your loved one has suffered dehydration or malnutrition in his or her nursing home facility, it is important to speak to an experienced nursing home abuse attorney. Our legal team is experienced in handling these matters and taking legal action to protect nursing home residents.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing upfront and only pay for our services if we successfully help you recover compensation.
Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin.
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