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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam
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    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? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) _______ ML

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Dose desired=30 mEq, Available=20 mEq in 15 mL 30mEq / 20mEq = xml / 15ml x = 30 × 15 / 20 = 22.5 ml

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