Is there enough medication in a 15 mL package of Potassium Chloride Oral Solution 10%, 20 mEq per 15 mL, to fulfill an order of 20 mL? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
No, there is not enough medication in one package. The nurse would need to use some medication from another package too.
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