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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium gluconate 3 mEq/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 6 hr to a preschooler who weighs 42 lb.
Available is potassium gluconate liquid 20 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?​

Answer 1

Answer:

3.3 mL PO every 8 hr.

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