A nurse is reviewing a provider's prescription for IV fluid therapy for a client who has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following units of measurement should the nurse use to administer the fluid using an IV pump?

A. drops/mL: Drops per milliliter is a measurement used to calculate manual drip rates but is not a unit used when programming an electronic IV pump. B. drops/min: Drops per minute is relevant for manual infusion via gravity drip sets. IV pumps require volumetric input rather than counting drops per minute. C. mL/hr: Intravenous pumps are programmed to deliver fluids in milliliters per hour. This unit allows precise control of the infusion rate and ensures accurate fluid replacement for a client with fluid volume deficit. D. units/hr: Units per hour are typically used for medications like insulin or heparin. This unit is not appropriate for general IV fluid administration.