The physician orders potassium chloride 40 mEq to be added to the patient's IV solution. The vial reads 10 mEq/5 mL. How many milliliters will be added to the IV solution?
A) 0.25 mL
B) 20 mL
C) 200 mL
D) 40 mL
B
Feedback:
40 mEq/X mL = 10 mEq/5 mL.
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