Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL.How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
22.5 mL
Rationale
(30 mEq * 15 mL) ├À 20 mEq = 22.5 mL. The nurse should administer 22.5 mL.