Ati Nur 211 Fundamentals proctored Exam
Calculation
An elderly patient has bad hip surgery and will be receiving heparin, 4000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours. The heparin is available in vials of 5000 units/mL. Calculate how much heparin the nurse will administer for this dose.
mL
Explanation & Rationale
To determine the correct volume to administer: Volume to administer (mL) = Prescribed dose (units)/ Available concentration (units/mL) = 4000 units/ 5000 units/mL = 0.8 mL
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