Flow charts are used to record assessments and provide an efficient method of recording information such as:
a. vital signs, progress notes and fluid balance.
b. vital signs, progress notes and medication charts.
c. vital signs, neurological assessments andmedication charts
d. vital signs, neurological assessments and fluid
balance.
d
While flow charts are commonly used to record assess
ments or measurements such as vital signs or fluid balance
charts, they are not used for progress notes or medication
charts.
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