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ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions Correct Answers Questions
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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 10 mEq IV over 1 hr to a client. Available is potassium chloride 10 mEq in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: C
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To determine the infusion rate, we first calculate the total volume of the solution to be infused (100 mL) over the total time (1 hr).
Therefore, the infusion pump should be set to deliver 100 mL/hr (
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C). This ensures the correct administration of potassium chloride 10 mEq IV over 1 hr.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the infusion rate required for the specified dose and time frame.
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