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    Hesi RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam

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    Heparin 5,000 units IV is prescribed as a loading dose, to be administered over 5 minutes for a client with thrombophlebitis. The vial is labeled, "10,000 units/mL." How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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    You can calculate the volume of heparin to administer using the following formula: Volume (mL) = Dose (units) / Concentration (units/mL) Here's what we know: Dose: 5,000 units heparin (given) Concentration: 10,000 units/mL (from the vial label) Calculation: Volume (mL) = 5,000 units / 10,000 units/mL Volume (mL) = 0.5 mL Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.5 mL of heparin.
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