A nurse measures a client's 24-hour fluid intake and documents the findings. To be an accurate indicator of fluid status, what must the nurse also do with the information?
A) Compare the client's intake with the normal range of adult fluid intake.
B) Report the exact milliliter of intake to the physician's office nurse.
C) Compare the total intake and output of fluids for the 24 hours.
D) Ensure that the information is included in the verbal end-of-shift report.
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