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    ATI LPN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer 17,000 units heparin subcutaneously. Available is heparin 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Volume to administer = Prescribed dose/ available concentration = 17, 000 units/20, 000 units/mL = 0.85 mL

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