The patient has very low serum potassium and is to receive an IV bolus of potassium mixed 20 mEq in 50 mL
To give a total dose of 60 mEq potassium at the highest recommended rate, what is the maximum intravenous rate in mL per hour? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
100 mL per hour
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