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    Hesi rn dosage calculation proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes heparin 2500 units SUBQ twice daily (BID) for a client who recently had a myocardial infarction. The available vial is labeled. "Heparin 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer to this client? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Desired dose = 2500 units Available concentration = 5000 units/mL Calculate the volume to administer: Volume to administer (mL) = Desired dose (units) / Available concentration (units/mL) = 2500 units / 5000 units/mL = 0.5 mL

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