Order: IV KCl 2 mEq/hr Available: KCl 20 mEq in 1,000 mL NS The IV flow rate for this dosage is _______________
a. 40 mL/hr
b. 125 mL/hr
c. 100 mL/hr
d. 10 mL/hr
ANS: C
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