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Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed IV heparin. The client is prescribed 12 units/kg/hr. The client weighs 92 kgs (202.4 lbs). The heparin is labeled with 25,000 units in 250 mL of D5W. How many mL/hr should the client receive?
Correct answer
11 mL/hr
Rationale
Calculation: 92 kg x 12 units/kg/hr = 1104 units/hr. Heparin concentration: 25,000 units/250 mL = 100 units/mL. 1104 units / 100 units/mL = 11.04 mL/hr, rounded to 11 mL/hr.