Monitoring should include
- measuring and recording intake/output (e.g., oral, urine, emesis, wound drainage, medical drains, nasogastric tube, urinary catheter)
- recording functions related to digestion (e.g., bowel movements, percentage of meal eaten)
- application, removal, and maintenance of external male and female urinary devices.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does one record a patient’s intake if their diet is liquid and dinner includes soup, juice, and Jell-O?
- How should the PCT measure and record a patient’s output if the patient/client has been incontinent?