2. Next, record all the planned fluids for the day’s meal plan. These can be checked off as the fluids are consumed.

3. After each meal or snack and before bedtime, check off the planned fluids consumed, and record any unplanned fluids consumed.

4. At the end of the day, total the daily fluid intake and compare it to the daily goal. If exceeded, consider ways to adjust planned fluids the following day.

Fluids may be recorded as a measure of fluid ounces (oz), milliliters (ml) or cubic centimeters (cc). Milliliters and cubic centimeters are equal.