Nurse Aide Responsibilities include recording fluid intake in cc's/mL's and food intake by meal percent. Which option best reflects this?

• A. Recording fluid intake in cc's/mL's and food intake by meal percent
• B. Measuring blood pressure and pulse
• C. Recording only weight
• D. Documenting medication dosages

Answer: (D)

The main concept is documenting a resident’s intake and nutrition. The best option describes recording fluid intake in cc’s or mL’s and tracking food intake by meal percent. Using precise fluid measurements (ccs/mL) provides a clear, quantitative record of hydration, while noting the percentage of each meal eaten gives a quick snapshot of nutritional intake and appetite, which are essential for monitoring health and planning care.

Other tasks listed don’t fit this specific duty. Measuring blood pressure and pulse are vital signs, not intake documentation. Recording only weight doesn’t capture current fluid or meal intake. Documenting medication dosages is typically a licensed task and not within the nurse aide’s standard responsibilities.