The physician orders potassium chloride 1.25 mEq for a pediatric client. The solution contains 45 mEq per 15 mL. How many mL would you administer?
1. 3.75 mL
2. 0.42 mL
3. 0.38 mL
4. 0.41 mL
2
Global Rationale: 45 mEq per 15 mL.
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