The client is prescribed heparin 8,000 units SQ q8h. The concentration of the medication is 10,000 units per mL. How many mL will the nurse administer to this client? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth
What will be an ideal response?
0.8 mL
Global Rationale: mL/dose = 1 mL/10,000 units x 8,000 units/1 dose. The client will receive 0.8 mL per dose.
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