Important Nursing Charts (Simple List with Use)

Here are the most commonly used nursing charts in hospitals and nursing colleges:

• Temperature Chart – Records patient body temperature (morning & evening).
• Pulse Chart – Monitors heart rate.
• Respiration Chart – Tracks breathing rate.
• Blood Pressure Chart – Records systolic and diastolic BP readings.
• Intake and Output Chart – Measures fluid intake and urine/output balance.
• Medication Administration Record (MAR) – Documents medicines given to patient.
• Pain Assessment Chart – Measures pain level using scale (0–10).
• Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Chart – Assesses level of consciousness.
• Partograph Chart – Monitors labor progress during childbirth.
• Nursing Care Plan Chart – Documents diagnosis, goals, and interventions.
• IV Fluid Chart – Records IV fluids administered.
• Oxygen Therapy Chart – Monitors oxygen flow rate and saturation level.
• Growth Chart (Pediatric) – Tracks child height, weight, and development.
• Diabetic Monitoring Chart – Records blood sugar levels.

These nursing charts help in proper patient monitoring, documentation, and effective treatment planning in hospitals and healthcare centers.