A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of potassi…
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of potassium chloride (KCl) to a patient with hypokalemia related to prolonged nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The provider has ordered 40 mEq of potassium chloride to be infused over 4 hours. The available formulation is potassium chloride 10 mEq/100 mL. Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the administration of this potassium chloride infusion?
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