North Carolina Nursing Home Malnutrition & Dehydration Lawyer

North Carolina Nursing Home Malnutrition & Dehydration Attorney

It is a sad reality that many nursing homes fail to provide adequate food and water to their residents. This is especially the case for nursing home patients who have limited mobility, swallowing problems, or need extra encouragement, time or assistance in order to eat. This can even happen when a resident receives nutrients and fluid through a feeding tube. A North Carolina Nursing Home Malnutrition & Dehydration Lawyer at Pleasant Law, PLLC can help you hold nursing homes accountable for neglect and ensure the well-being of your loved one.

Many nursing homes in North Carolina do not employ enough staff to give all their residents attentive care, but they are nevertheless legally obligated to regularly assess their residents’ nutritional needs and ensure that residents receive the food, water, and vitamins they require.

When nursing homes fail to ensure adequate nutrition, they make patients more prone to health complications. Malnutrition and dehydration can weaken the immune system, decrease muscle mass, lead to weight loss, skin breakdown and pressure ulcers, and increase the risk of infection. Nursing home medication errors can further exacerbate these issues, as improper prescriptions, incorrect dosages, or missed medications can negatively affect the overall health of residents, compounding the risks associated with inadequate nutrition and leading to additional complications.

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If a nursing home resident is malnourished or dehydrated, they may be a victim of nursing home abuse. A nursing home abuse lawyer can help you recover damages from the nursing home and hold it accountable for their neglectful practices.

Contact Pleasant Law, PLLC, today to schedule your free initial consultation with a trustworthy North Carolina nursing home malnutrition & dehydration lawyer.