Standard Eight Assessment (Part 2)

List the signs and symptoms of malnutrition.

List the signs and symptoms of dehydration.

As a healthcare support worker or adult social care worker, you are required to promote good nutrition and hydration, encouraging and supporting individuals to have the correct balance of food and fluids according to their care plan. For each of the examples below, explain how you would promote adequate nutrition and hydration for each individual.

Example 1: An individual who has had a stroke and whose muscles are weakened

Example 2: An individual who has dementia and forgets to eat and drink

Example 3: An individual who has a visual impairment and needs assistance to maintain their independence when preparing food, eating and drinking