The healthcare provider has prescribed heparin, 3 units/kg to be administered via IV push for a client who weighs 175 pounds. The vial is labeled as "100 units/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Please enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Step 1: Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms. We know that 1 kg = 2.2 lbs. So, the weight in kg is: 175 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 79.55 kg Step 2: Calculate the total units of heparin needed. The prescription is for 3 units/kg, so: 3 units/kg × 79.55 kg = 238.65 units Step 3: Calculate the volume of heparin to administer. The vial is labeled as "100 units/mL", so: 238.65 units ÷ 100 units/mL = 2.39 mL So, the nurse should administer approximately 2.4 mL of heparin (rounded to the nearest tenth).