While reviewing a medication order, the nurse determines that it is written using the metric system because which of the following is included?
1. Number of ounces.
2. Number of drams of the solution.
3. Number of milligrams of the medication.
4. Number of grains of the medication.
5. Number of milliliters of the solution.
Correct Answer: 3,5
Rationale 1: Ounces are a measurement in the household system.
Rationale 2: Drams are a measurement in the apothecaries' system.
Rationale 3: Milligrams are a measurement in the metric system.
Rationale 4: Grains are a measurement in the apothecaries' system.
Rationale 5: Milliliters are a measurement within the metric system.
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