The healthy adult produces:
A) 1500 mL of urine each shift.
B) 1500 mL of urine a day.
C) 1000 mL of urine each shift.
D) 1000 mL of urine a day.

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The average healthy adult produces around 1500 mL of urine per day. While urine output can vary based on factors such as fluid intake, this is the most accurate and widely accepted estimate. Choices A and C are incorrect as they imply that the body produces 1000-1500 mL of urine within a single shift, which is not accurate. Choice D is incorrect as it states a lower daily urine output than what is typically observed in healthy adults.

The Healthy Adult Produces