A 2 year old child is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 2 mEq/kg/day in 2 divided doses. The child weighs 33 lbs. How many mEq will the nurse provide the child for each dose?
1. 15 mEq
2. 30 mEq
3. 45 mEq
4. 60 mEq
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Rationale 1: mEq/dose= 2mEq/1 kg x 15 kg/2 doses. Multiply the numerators (2 x 15 = 30). Multiply the denominators (1 x 2 = 2). 30/2= 15 mEq/dose.
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