What is Fluid Deprivation Test?
Category: Procedures
A fluid deprivation test is a medical test that is conducted to help determine the cause of excessive thirst or fluid intake. During this test, patients are required to go without water for a period of time to help determine what was causing their thirst.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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