Ati nur250 med surg proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infusion at 1600 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL/hr
Explanation & Rationale
Order: Heparin infusion at 1600 units/hr Supply: 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W First, calculate the concentration of heparin per mL: 25,000 units ÷ 500 mL = 50 units/mL Next, calculate the volume needed to deliver 1600 units/hr: 1600 units ÷ 50 units/mL = 32 mL/hr Final Answer: 32 mL/hr
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