Prescribed: Heparin bolus 50 units/kg IV now then begin Heparin drip at 12 units/kg/hour Available: Heparin 5000 units per mL Patient weight: 70 kg How many mL will the nurse administer for the prescribed bolus dose? 0,7 Record your answer to the nearest tenth place. (one decimal place)

Calculation: Bolus Dose: 50 units/kg Patient Weight: 70 kg Dose in units = 50 × 70 = 3500 units Identify the available concentration Available: 5000 units/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume to administer = 3500 ÷ 5000 = 0.7 mL