Measure and record intake and output.

Measuring and recording should include

• use of the metric system and U.S. customary measure, including conversion between systems
• procedure for recording measurement, according to agency documentation guidelines
• techniques for measuring fluid intake
• techniques for measuring fluid output
• techniques for measuring food intake.

For students taking the nurse aide credential at the end of the course, follow the Virginia Board of Nursing regulations: Commonwealth of Virginia Regulations Governing Certified Nurse Aides, Virginia Board of Nursing (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/ Links to an external site.).

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is the metric system used for measurement and documentation of intake and output?
• Why are accurate intake and output measurements essential?
• How would you measure output from a Foley catheter?