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Nu 405 medical calculations proctored exam ( 20 Questions)
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Order: potassium chloride oral solution 10 mEq
On hand: 20 mEq/15 ml
How many ml should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 7.5
Identify the desired dose and the available concentration.
Desired dose: 10 mEq
Dose on hand: 20 mEq
Volume on hand: 15 mL
Calculate the volume to administer in milliliters (mL).
Volume (mL) = (Desired Dose / Dose on Hand) x Volume on Hand
= (10 mEq / 20 mEq) x 15 mL
= 0.5 x 15 mL
= 7.5 mL
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