Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
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? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct answer
0.8
Rationale
To calculate the mL of heparin needed, divide the total units required (3,800 units) by the concentration of heparin available (5,000 units/mL). 3,800 units ├À 5,000 units/mL = 0.76 mL. Rounded to the nearest tenth, the nurse should administer 0.8 mL. This ensures the client receives the correct dosage. Other choices are incorrect because they do not reflect the accurate calculation based on the provided information.