Dosage calculation proctored quiz
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 2,000 units subcutaneously. Available is heparin injection 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 2,000 units Available Concentration: 5,000 units/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume (mL) = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume = 2,000 ÷ 5,000 = 0.4 mL
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