Is tea the key to helping patients stay hydrated?
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Is tea the key to helping patients stay hydrated?

Victoria Briggs Health journalist

Tea is Britain’s favourite hot drink, but there is some confusion over whether it helps prevent dehydration – and if nurses should encourage patients to drink it

The British drink approximately 100 million cups of tea every day, according to the UK Tea and Infusions Association.

Nursing Standard. 38, 3, 51-52. doi: 10.7748/ns.38.3.51.s18

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