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The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for heparin via continuous intravenous (IV) infusion at 60 units/kg/hr. The client weighs 85 kg (187 lb). The nurse has 25,000 units/250 mL on hand. How many mL/hr should the client receive? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 51 mL/hr

Rationale: Calculate dose: 60 units/kg/hr × 85 kg = 5100 units/hr. Flow rate: (5100 units/hr ÷ 25,000 units) × 250 mL = 51 mL/hr.

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