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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO every 12 hr. 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.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is… 30 mEq ÷ 10 mEq/tablet Step 2 is… 3 tablets The final calculated answer is 3 tablets.

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