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On an intake flow sheet, how should the aide record a resident's fluid intake at lunch?
- A.Record the measured amount in milliliters as observed at the meal
- B.Estimate a round number without measuring the container at all
- C.Record the amount the resident was expected to drink that day
- D.Leave the space blank if the resident drank less than usual
Correct answer
A. Record the measured amount in milliliters as observed at the meal
Why
Intake records must show the actual measured amount consumed, usually in milliliters. Estimates without measuring, expected amounts, or blank spaces do not give the care team accurate information.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Documentation: Intake and Output · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-116).