SOLUTION: The order is for K-Lor 60 mEq(milliequilavent) po(by mouth) stat(immediately). Each packet contains 20 mEq. How many packets of K-Lor willyou need? Will you please show your work.

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Question 158907: The order is for K-Lor 60 mEq(milliequilavent) po(by mouth) stat(immediately). Each packet contains 20 mEq. How many packets of K-Lor willyou need? Will you please show your work. Thanks. Lean
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The total amount of K-Lor needed is 60mEq. In order to find out how many packets of 20mEq K-Lor you need you need to divide 60mEq/20mEq/packet=3 packets needed.