Regardless of the origin, discharge is described by noting:
a. a grading scale of 0 to 4.
b. color and consistency.
c. demographic data and risk factors.
d. associated symptoms in alphabetic order.
B
Regardless of where the discharge originates, color and consistency determine whether it is an expected finding.
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