Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Practice Question

The nurse is reviewing a primary healthcare provider's prescription for 20 mEq of potassium chloride to be administered to a client with hypokalemia. The nurse has 20 mEq of potassium chloride in 250 mL of sodium chloride (normal saline) on hand. How many milliliters per hour (mL/hr) should the nurse set the infusion pump to when administering the medication over two hours? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Correct Answer: 125 mL/hr

Rationale: Flow rate: 250 mL ÷ 2 hr = 125 mL/hr.