Ati rn dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
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
Desired dose: 30 mEq Available dose: 10 mEq/tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer per dose. Number of tablets = Desired Dose (mEq) / Available Dose (mEq/tablet) = 30 mEq/10 mEq/tablet = 3 tablets.
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