NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Women should have about 2 litres (8 cups) of fluids a day, and men about 2.6 litres (10 cups). Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need more fluid each day than other women. Dehydration can happen when the body’s fluids are low. It can be life threatening, especially to babies, children and the elderly.

Detailed explanation-2: -So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water is the major component of blood, which carries nutrients and oxygen, to and from all the cells. It is the major component of saliva and mucous, which lubricate the membranes that line our digestive system beginning with the mouth. It helps in regulating the temperature of the body.