title: Fluid intake and bladder and bowel function.
abstract: Rachel Gilbert discusses the importance of adequate fluid intake for bladder and bowel health and the nurse's role in assessing and managing fluid balance.
authors.affiliation: Kingston Primary Care Trust Older People's Services, Tolworth Hospital, Surrey.
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D001628:Beverages; D002110:Caffeine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003069:Coffee; D004326:Drinking; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
chemical_list: D003069:Coffee; D002110:Caffeine