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The purpose of this study was to determine water intake of nursing home residents and the relationship of cognitiye function, communication/hearing, and vision patterns among nursing home residents.<br> Observation of 39 subjects living in a long-term care facility in metropolitan Northwest Iowa was conducted. The mean percentage of the standard water requirement was 66%, ranging from 27% to 112%. The data revealed that only four (N=39) of the subjects exceeded 100% the standard requirement of 1,600 m1/m2 of body surface area; 14 met or exceeded 66% of their requirement. Variables significantly found to be associated with inadequate water intake were increased length of stay, inability to recall current season, and hearing difficulty. Health care providers may need education to assist in the identification of at-risk factors as well as on intervention strategies to promote adequate water intake. 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The data revealed that only four (N=39) of the subjects exceeded 100% the standard requirement of 1,600 m1/m2 of body surface area; 14 met or exceeded 66% of their requirement. Variables significantly found to be associated with inadequate water intake were increased length of stay, inability to recall current season, and hearing difficulty. Health care providers may need education to assist in the identification of at-risk factors as well as on intervention strategies to promote adequate water intake. 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