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    RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam
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    The nurse plans to administer a bolus dose of IV Heparin based on the client's weight. The prescribed bolus dose is 100 units/kg. The client weighs 198 pounds. How many units of Heparin should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 198 / 2.2 = 90 kg - Multiply the prescribed dose by the client's weight: 100 x 90 = 9000 units - The nurse should administer 9000 units of Heparin as a bolus dose

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