The healthcare provider prescribes the standard heparin protocol for a client who weighs 95 kg and is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis. The loading dose is an IV bolus of 80 units/kg. Heparin is available in vials of 5,000 units/mL. How many mL of heparin should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Calculation: Calculate the prescribed loading dose in units: Loading dose (units) = Prescribed dose (units/kg) x Client's weight (kg) = 80 units/kg x 95 kg = 7600 units Available concentration of heparin = 5000 units/mL Calculate the volume to administer in mL: Volume to administer (mL) = Desired dose (units) / Available concentration (units/mL) = 7600 units / 5000 units/mL = 1.52 mL Round to the nearest tenth: = 1.5 mL