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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
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    A client is receiving heparin IV at a rate of 1,800 units/hour. The IV solution is labeled, "Heparin sodium 20,000 units in 5% dextrose injection 500 mL." After receiving the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) result, the healthcare provider prescribes an increase of 5 mL/hour in the IV rate. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.)

    mL/hour

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify the current infusion rate. 1800 units/hour Step 2: Identify the concentration. 20,000 units/500 mL = 40 units/mL Step 3: Calculate the current mL/hour rate. 1800 ÷ 40 = 45 mL/hour Step 4: Add the increase. 45 + 5 = 50 mL/hour

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