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    Ati rn dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 5,000 units subcutaneous to a client who is postpartum. Available is heparin solution for injection 10,000 units/mL. After validating the dosage with another nurse, 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

    Desired dose: 5,000 units Available concentration: 10,000 units/mL Calculate the volume to administer in milliliters (mL). Volume (mL) = Desired Dose (units) / Available Concentration (units/mL) = 5,000 units/10,000 units/mL = 0.5 mL.

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