Enuresis Protocols and Fluid Restriction

I have a patient that has nocturnal enuresis. We are told that to restrict his fluid to none after 6pm except a small amount with medications. I am postive that to withhold fluids or restrict the amount that I have to have a psychians order.
Anyone know if I am right or if there are PA guidelines on this?
I believe that a fluid restriction of that nature would require a physicians order.

Quote from ambi1234RNI have a patient that has nocturnal enuresis. We are told that to restrict his fluid to none after 6pm except a small amount with medications. I am postive that to withhold fluids or restrict the amount that I have to have a psychians order. Anyone know if I am right or if there are PA guidelines on this?

I'm not sure it really matters much if there is an order present, since either way it's basically just a suggestion. If it's for the purpose of treating a condition, patients are free to refuse a fluid restriction and if they want water, they can have it, it's no different than refusing a medication, surgery, etc.

Quote from MunoRNI'm not sure it really matters much if there is an order present, since either way it's basically just a suggestion. If it's for the purpose of treating a condition, patients are free to refuse a fluid restriction and if they want water, they can have it, it's no different than refusing a medication, surgery, etc.