NCLEX-RN
Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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The nurse cares for a client receiving 1300 units/hr of heparin. The bag is labeled 25,000 units in 500 mL of dextrose 5% in water. How many mL should the nurse record that the client received in eight hours? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 416 mL
Rationale: Calculate mL/hr: (1300 units/hr ÷ 25,000 units) × 500 mL = 26 mL/hr. For 8 hours: 26 mL/hr × 8 hr = 416 mL.
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