How do you know if your patient is overhydrated? Questions We all know about to assess a dehydrated patient. But just to be safe, name at least 5 ways to do it. Now please name at least 5 ways to assess an overhydrated patient. Describe at least 5 simple ways to prevent over- or under-hydration in hospitalized patients. Check your answers on the next page, and let us know which ones you got right!