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 the calculation for how many heparin units the client will receive in 12 hours: Heparin concentration: The concentration of the heparin solution is 20,000 units in 500 mL (given). This translates to 40 units/mL (concentration = total units / volume). Infusion rate: The client is receiving the solution at a rate of 25 mL/hour (given). Time: We need to find the total heparin units received over 12 hours. Calculation: Find the total volume of the solution infused in 12 hours: Total volume (mL) = Rate (mL/hour) x Time (hours) Total volume (mL) = 25 mL/hour x 12 hours Total volume (mL) = 300 mL Find the total heparin units delivered in the infused volume: Total heparin units = Volume of solution (mL) x Concentration (units/mL) Total heparin units = 300 mL x 40 units/mL Total heparin units = 12,000 units Therefore, the client will receive 12,000 units of heparin in 12 hours.