The physician orders potassium chloride 25 mEq p.o. q.8h.

Last updated: 7/31/2022

The physician orders potassium chloride 25 mEq p.o. q.8h. for an adult with hypokalemia. If the recommended adult dose is 10-100 mEq/d p.o. in divided doses, is the prescribed dose in the safe range?