Mr Williams Has Been Allocated to Your Care for This

question 41

Short Answer

Mr Williams has been allocated to your care for this shift. Mr Williams is 75 years old, has a history of heart problems and has an infected ulcer on his leg. The registered nurse will supervise you giving out his medications.
-Slow K has been ordered to maintain the potassium levels within his body. He is to have 0.6 g of Slow K and stock available is 600 mg tablets. How many tablets should you give him?

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