To chart by exception, the nurse describes the amount (which is important to track output), color/consistency of the fluid, and where it came from: 10 mL serosanguineous fluid from the JP drain. The fluid is expected to not have clots, sediment, or odor, so by not charting that, the nurse is documenting that they are not present. The nurse should use the proper term for red-tinged fluid: serosanguineous. The terms “small” and “increased” are inappropriate because they are open for interpretation.