The physician orders potassium chloride (Slow-K) 80 mEq. The solution contains 40 mEq per 15 ml. How many mL would you administer?

1. 30 mL
2. 213.3 mL
3. 2.13 mL
4. 300 mL


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Global Rationale: 40 mEq per 15 mL.

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