Dosage Calculations Calculate the Following Dosages

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Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-How many milliliters of KCl will you give?
Ordered: KCl 15 mEq PO BID
Available: 20% KCl labeled 40 mEq/15 mL

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