The physician orders potassium gluconate (Kaylixir) 45 mEq. The solution contains 20 mEq/15 mL. How many mL would you administer?
1. 60 mL
2. 2.4 mL
3. 33.75 mL
4. 24 mL
3
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The nurse is completing a survey that includes questions about different aspects of cultural competence. What is the purpose of this survey?
1. Assessment of cultural competence 2. Manage the dynamics of difference 3. Value diversity 4. Institutionalize cultural knowledge