Patient needs to take 36 mEq of potassium. Solution in hand has 20 mEq/15 mL.How much solution should be prepared for the patient?
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We do this by dividing the total mEq in 15 mL by 15: 20 mEq / 15 mL = 1.33 mEq/mL Show more…
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