Final answer:
To calculate the mL administered per dose, from the given information of 20mEq in 30mL, set up a proportion to find the mL. Cross-multiply and solve for x to find that the mL administered per dose is 60 mL.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate how many mL will be administered per dose, you need to find the ratio between the amount of medication and the volume of solution. In this case, you have 20mEq in 30mL of solution. To find the mL per dose, you can set up a proportion:
20mEq / 30mL = 40mEq / x mL
Cross-multiply and solve for x:
20mEq * x mL = 30mL * 40mEq
x mL = (30mL * 40mEq) / 20mEq
x mL = 60mL
Therefore, you will administer 60 mL per dose.