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The nurse is caring for a client prescribed IV heparin. The client is prescribed 18 units/kg/hr. The client weighs 111.8 kg (245.96 Ibs). The heparin is labeled with 25,000 units in 250 mL of D5W. How many mL/hr should this client receive? Fill in the blank. Round to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 20 mL/hr

Rationale: Calculate dose: 18 units/kg/hr × 111.8 kg = 2012.4 units/hr. Flow rate: (2012.4 units/hr ÷ 25,000 units) × 250 mL = 20.12 mL/hr, rounded to 20 mL/hr.

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