The most appropriate entry for documentation of a client's intake is:
A. "1 = 12 oz"
B. "Ate entire breakfast"
C. "Nutritional intake appropriate for needs"
D. "Consumed 8 oz milk, 2 waffles, 4 oz orange juice"
D
D. The use of exact measurements establishes accuracy. For example, a description such as "Intake, 360 ml of water" is accurate. These measurements can later be used as a means to determine whether a client's condition has changed.
A. There is no reference to what is 12 oz.
B. There is no means of accurately assessing the total intake.
C. This entry does not provide a specific amount the client ate. Stating "appropriate" is subjective, not objective.
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