A client is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 60 mEq PO now.The medication available is 20 mEq/15 mL.How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide the client?

Name: A client is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 60 mEq PO now.The medication available is 20 mEq/15 mL.How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide the client?
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mL/dose = 15 mL/20 mEq x 60 mEq/1 dose.Multiply the numerators (15 x 60= 900).Multiply the denominators (20 x 1 = 20).900/20 = 45 mL/dose.

A Client Is Prescribed to Receive Potassium Chloride 60 MEq