A dilution no greater than ____ of potassium to ____of solution is recommended for IV administration. The maximum recommended infusion rate is ______; this rate is never to exceed _____ under any circumstances.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer:
1 mEq
10 mL
5 to 10 mEq/hr
20 mEq/hr
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