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    Hesi Medical Dosage Calculation 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.)

    units

    Explanation & Rationale

    First, convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms by dividing by 2.2: 198 / 2.2 = 90 kg Next, multiply the client's weight by the prescribed dose: 90 x 100 = 9000 units The answer is 9000 units of Heparin.

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