A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving a continuous IV 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.)

Given Information: Heparin dose: 20,000 units Volume: 500 mL Infusion rate: 25 mL/hour Time: 12 hours Calculate the total volume infused in 12 hours Total volume = Infusion rate x Time Total volume = 25 mL/hour x 12 hours = 300 mL Calculate the proportion of heparin infused in 12 hours Proportion = Total volume infused / Total volume Proportion = 300 mL / 500 mL = 0.6 Calculate the units of heparin infused in 12 hours Units of heparin = Total heparin units x Proportion Units of heparin = 20,000 units x 0.6 = 12,000 units