Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2-Mesh
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO every 12 hours. Available is potassium chloride 10 mEq sustained-release tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
tablets
Explanation & Rationale
Step 1 is calculate the total dosage needed: 30 mEq. Step 2 is calculate the number of tablets needed: 30 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/tablet. Answer: 3 tablets.
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