Malnutrition and dehydration after stroke.

Rowat, Anne
Nursing Standard, December 2011, vol./is. 26/14(42-46).
Frequency and causes of malnutrition and dehydration in stroke patients. The nurse's role in the screening and management of each problem is described, and the literature examining the effectiveness of specific techniques and strategies is reviewed. 44 references.
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