The following order has been written for a client: Give potassium gluconate (Kaylixir)100 mEq PO now.The nurse has available 50 mEq effervescent tablets.How many tablets should the nurse provide to the client?

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tabs/dose = 1 tab/50 mEq x 100 mEq/1 dose.Multiply the numerators (1 x 100 = 100).Multiply the denominators (50 x 1 = 50).100/50 = 2 tabs/dose.

The Following Order Has Been Written for a Client: Give