The QSEN guidelines help me to educate my students on how to create a safer clinical environment for them and the patients. 1  One way that my workplace is implementing QSENâs guidelines is by starting a shift change meeting called the âHuddleâ and students are invited to participate.
Drinking a gallon of water is safe if you spread it out throughout the day, but if you consume it in less than an hour, you risk getting water intoxication, which can be deadly. Water intoxication can happen with levels as low as 3 liters, a little less than a gallon, per hour.
Dehydration can trigger a significant drop in blood pressure so it is necessary to drink lots of water, between 2 and 3 liters per day, including liquids coming from fruits and vegetables. Consult our article to know how much water to drink per day and what are the benefits of drinking water.