Electrolyte Imbalances in Nursing Home Residents: A Review of Prevalence, Management and Considerations

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances have strong impact on morbidity and mortality rates in older adults. Hypo-as well as hyper states of sodium and potassium are often forms of EI, whereas other electrolyte disorders are less abundant (12, 13). Older people with diagnosed EI repeatedly attend the emergency department, exhibit increased hospitalization and a higher admission rate to NHs (14-17).