Order: IV KCl 3 mEq/hr Available: KCl 30 mEq in 500 mL 1/2 NS The IV flow rate for this dosage is _______________
a. 55 mL/hr
b. 50 mL/hr
c. 90 mL/hr
d. 10 mL/hr
ANS: B
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