List substances included in measurement of intake and output


Fluids taken orally include gelatin, ice cream, soup, juice, water, coffee, soft drinks, and any other liquids taken in. Intake also includes fluids given through nasogastric tube, through gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes, or intravenously. Output includes urine, diarrhea, vomitus, gastric suction contents, and drainage from any postsurgical drainage tubes.

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