The physician ordered 500 mL D5 $1 / 2$ NS with 60 mEq of KCL (potassium chloride) for administration over 5 hours. The nurse located a vial of KCL, 40 mEq/20 mL. How many milliliters of medication should be added to the IV bag?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40

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To add 60 mEq of KCL, use the concentration 40 mEq/20 mL. Calculate the volume needed: (60 mEq / 40 mEq) * 20 mL = 30 mL.

The Physician Ordered 500 ML D5 1/21 / 21/2 NS with 60 MEq of KCL (Potassium Chloride) for Administration

The Physician Ordered 500 ML D5 $1 / 2$ NS with 60 MEq of KCL (Potassium Chloride) for Administration