A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving a continuous Infusion of Heparin Sodium 20,000 Units In 5% Dextrose Injection 500 mL at the rate of 25 mL/hour. How many units of heparin should the client receive in 12 hours? (Enter numeric value only.)

To calculate the amount of heparin the client receives in 12 hours, we need to multiply the infusion rate by the concentration of heparin and by the time. The infusion rate is 25 mL/hour, the concentration of heparin is 20,000 units/500 mL, and the time is 12 hours. Therefore, the amount of heparin is: 25 mL/hour x 20,000 units/500 mL x 12 hours = 12,000 units The client should receive 12,000 units of heparin in 12 hours.