Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: 2.0 mL. To calculate the mL needed, divide the total mEq required (20 mEq) by the concentration of the solution (10 mEq/mL). This gives 2 mL. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the calculation.