A Patient with Hypokalemia Has Potassium Chloride 20 MEq Twice

question 26

Short Answer

A patient with hypokalemia has potassium chloride 20 mEq twice a day per gastric tube ordered. The potassium elixir is supplied in a 40 mEq per 30-mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________

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