A 2 year old child is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 2 mEq/kg/day in 2 divided doses.The child weighs 33 lbs.How many mEq will the nurse provide the child for each dose?

Name: A 2 year old child is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 2 mEq/kg/day in 2 divided doses.The child weighs 33 lbs.How many mEq will the nurse provide the child for each dose?
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mEq/dose= 2mEq/1 kg x 15 kg/2 doses.Multiply the numerators (2 x 15 = 30).Multiply the denominators (1 x 2 = 2).30/2= 15 mEq/dose.

A 2 Year Old Child Is Prescribed to Receive Potassium