Ordered: potassium chloride (KCl) IV 0.5 mEq per hr, for a baby with hypokalemia Pediatric SDR: up to 3 mEq per kg per 24 hr Child's weight: 16 lb Available: 10 mEq KCl in 100 mL D5W
a. Child's weight in kilograms to the nearest tenth:
b. SDR for this child:
c. Decision: safe or unsafe order? State the reason.If safe to give, what flow rate should the nurse set on an infusion pump?
d. DA equation:
e. Evaluation:
f. The IV is to be infused with a volume-control device. Agency policy states that only a 2-hour supply may be placed in the device. How many milliliters should the nurse place in the chamber?
a. 7.3 kg (16 ÷ 2.2)
b. Up to 21.9 mEq per 24 hours (3 x 7.3)
c.
d.
e. Equation is balanced. Only mL per hour remains.
f. 10 mL (5 x 2 hr)
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