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The healthcare provider prescribes heparin 1,400 units/hour intravenously (IV). The IV bag contains heparin 20,000 units in 250 mL dextrose 5% in water. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

Correct Answer: 18

Rationale: Infusion rate = (1400 units/hour × 250 mL) / 20000 units = 17.5 mL/hour, rounded to 18.

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