A Patient Will Be Started on Furosemide (Lasix)

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient will be started on furosemide (Lasix) . The physician has also ordered potassium chloride (KCl) 40 mEq. There is a bottle of KCl labeled 45 mEq per 15 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive?

• A) 10.8 mL
• B) 12.6 mL
• C) 13.3 mL
• D) 14 mL

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