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The Stool Diary is a chart for recording daily bowel movement details such as time, presence of incontinence, stool seepage or staining, stool consistency, and urgency; additional details such as use of pads, medications, and other comments can be recorde\ d.

It is important to track bowel movements, and to review this information with the health care provider. Record the BM size (L = Large; M = Medium; S = Small). Record BM type (1 to 7 of the Bristol BM Chart). Record ( ) if any medications were given for bowels.* *Source: Lewis SJ. Heaton KW. BM form scale as a.

No BM Staff Must initial below every shift …..If no BM on your shift leave area blank …But you still must sign your initials below Days Eves Nights Do Not Count Smalls when counting for PRN NEED Notify _____ in AM of ___ day if no BM and document in notification in daily notes

BOWEL MOVEMENT RECORD Month: _____ Year: _____ Name: Date Time Size S-small M-medium L-large S M L Type 1 Separate hard lumps like nuts (hard to pass) Type 2 Sausage shaped but lumpy Type 3 Like a sausage but with cracks on surface Type 4 Like a sausage or snake, smooth and soft Type 5 Soft blobs with clear- ...

This file is a BM tracking sheet used to monitor client's medication and bowel movements on a daily basis. It includes fields for medication given, bowel movement size, consistency, and days. It is essential for caregivers and medical staff to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.

Bowel Movement Monitoring Sheet 1. Date & Time 2. Has a soiling Accident 3. Has a BM (On own or Prompted) 4. Sits on Toilet but No BM (On own or Prompted) 5. BM or Soiling Size (small, medium, large amount) Quality (formed, mushy, liquidy, soft, hard)