(c)
Type. Enter a description of the drainage, such as green, yellow, or
greenish-yellow.
(d) Accumulative total. Enter the total nasogastric output that has
occurred during the reporting period (amount plus previous accumulative total).
i.
Chest Output.
(1) Measure chest output. Drainage from the chest cavity is usually
captured in an IV bottle or other device with markings for measuring the amount of liquid
present.
(2)
Record chest output. Record chest output as follows:
(a)
Time. Enter the time that the chest drainage bottle was emptied.
(b)
Amount. Enter the amount of drainage (obtained from drainage
bottle).
(c) Accumulative total. Enter the total chest drainage that has
occurred during the reporting period (amount plus previous accumulative total).
j. Emesis (Vomiting) Output.
(1) Measure vomitus. Vomitus is usually captured in a pan designed for this
purpose. The vomitus is then poured into a graduated cylinder or other device and
measured.
(2)
Record vomitus output. Record vomitus output as follows:
(a) Time. Enter the time that the patient vomited.
(b)
Amount. Measure and enter the amount of vomitus.
(c) Type. Enter a description of the vomitus, including color and
content. Vomitus that has no content is referred to as "clear."
(d) Accumulative total. Enter the total vomitus output that has occurred
during the reporting period (amount plus previous accumulative total).
k. Stool Output.
(1) Measure stool output. Stool (fecal) output can be liquid, semi-formed, or
formed. The stool is captured in a bedpan. Liquid and semi-formed stools are
considered to be fluid output and are measured by pouring the stool into a graduated
cylinder or other measuring device. Formed stools are classified by observation and
are not considered to contain fluid.
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