Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A client receives fibrinolytic therapy upon admission following a myocardial infarction. He is now receiving an I.V. infusion of heparin sodium at 1,200 units/hour. The dilution is 25,000 units/500 mL. How many milliliters per hour will this client receive?
Correct answer
24 mL/hour
Rationale
To calculate: (1,200 units/hour ├À 25,000 units) ├ù 500 mL = 24 mL/hour. This is a calculation question, not multiple-choice, so no choices or correct answer letter is provided.