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.)

Here's how to calculate the total heparin units the client will receive in 12 hours Heparin concentration: The medication is delivered in a 500 mL bag containing 20,000 units of heparin. Heparin concentration (units/mL) = Total heparin (units) / Volume (mL) Heparin concentration (units/mL) = 20,000 units / 500 mL Heparin concentration (units/mL) = 40 units/mL Infusion rate: 25 mL/hour (given) Time: 12 hours (given) We need to find the total number of heparin units delivered in 12 hours. Total volume delivered in 12 hours: Volume delivered (mL/hour) x Time (hours) = Total volume delivered (mL) 25 mL/hour x 12 hours = 300 mL Total heparin units delivered: Heparin concentration (units/mL) x Total volume delivered (mL) = Total heparin units 40 units/mL x 300 mL = 12,000 units Therefore, the client will receive 12,000 units of heparin in 12 hours.