The physician has ordered 1000 mL D5 1/2NS with KCL 10 mEq IV for 8 hours. The nurse locates a vial of potassium chloride 40 mEq/20 mL. How many milliliters of medication need to be added to the IV bag?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
A
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