The nurse is measuring a client's intake and output. What measurement unit would the nurse use to document the results?
A) Grams
B) Centimeters
C) Kilograms
D) Milliliter
D
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Amounts of oral fluid intake and urinary output are measured in milliliters (mL) because this is a volume measurement. Grams (g) and kilograms (kg) are weight measurements and centimeters (cm) denote distance.
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