The nurse understands that the metric system is used for volume and weight. Arrange the following prefixes from largest to smallest. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. Kilo
2. Deka
3. Deci
4. Centi
5. Milli
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: Kilo = 1,000 multiples
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