What is the CNA's role in monitoring a resident's fluid intake?

The role of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in monitoring a resident's fluid intake is crucial for ensuring the resident's hydration and overall health. When selecting the option that states to measure and document all fluids consumed and output, this emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and ongoing records of both fluid intake and output.

This systematic monitoring allows healthcare providers to assess the resident’s hydration status, identify potential issues like dehydration or fluid overload, and adjust care plans accordingly. Continuous documentation helps in recognizing patterns over time, which can be critical in managing the resident’s condition.

In contrast to this, simply encouraging residents to drink without monitoring does not provide the necessary oversight to ensure that they are drinking enough to meet their individual health needs. Ignoring fluid intake unless requested misses important opportunities for proactive care, and only reporting fluid intake at the end of the week may lead to significant oversight, making it difficult to respond to a resident's changing health status in real-time. Therefore, the comprehensive approach of measuring and documenting all fluids is essential for effective patient care and safety.