Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Practice Question
After receiving a bolus of intravenous (IV) fluids, the infant's diaper weighs 35 grams (after subtracting dry diaper weight). How many mL of urine should the nurse record in the medical record? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 35 mL
Rationale: Urine weight in grams is equivalent to mL (1 g ≈ 1 mL for urine). Thus, 35 g = 35 mL.