What dosage should the nurse administer to the infant?

A physician’s order reads: Administer KCl 10% oral solution 1.5 mL. The KCl bottle reads 20 mEq/15 mL.

What dosage should the nurse administer to the infant?
A . 1 mEq
B . 1.13 mEq
C . 2 mEq
D . Not enough information to calculate

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Answer: C

Explanation:

(A) This answer is a miscalculation.

(B) This answer is a miscalculation.

(C) 1.33 mEq = 1 mL, then 1.5 mL X=1.99, or 2 mEq.

(D) Information is adequate for calculation.