An IV is infusing at 80 mL/h. Potassium chloride 20 mEq was added to 1000 mL of IV solution. How much potassium chloride is administered per hour in mEq/h?
1. 4000 mEq/h
2. 4 mEq/h
3. 1.6 mEq/h
4. 0.16 mEq/h
3
Global Rationale: 80 mL/h × 20 mEq/1000 mL = 1.6 mEq/h.
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