Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin 3,800 units subcutaneous daily. Available is heparin 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Using the proportion: 3,800 units / 5,000 units/mL = 0.76 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL to the nearest tenth.