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    Hesi rn dosage calculations proctored exam
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    A client who weighs 96 kg receives a prescription for heparin 80 units/kg intravenous bolus for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. How many units should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Given: Ordered loading dose of Heparin: 80 units/kg Patient weight: 96 kg Step 1: Calculate the total loading dose of Heparin: Total loading dose (units) = Ordered dose (units/kg) x Patient weight (kg) Total loading dose (units) = 80 units/kg x 96 kg Total loading dose (units) = 7680 units

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