Patient uses potassium that contains 40 mEq/15 mL. The patient is to take 30 mEq daily in two equally divided doses. How many milliliters will each dose be?
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We know that 40 mEq is in 15 mL, so we can set up a proportion to find out how many mL contain 30 mEq: 40 mEq : 15 mL = 30 mEq : x mL Show more…
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