Order: Heparin sodium 25,000 units in 250 mL DW IVPB, infuse at 1500 units /h. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour
1. 15 mL/h
2. 17 mL/h
3. 25 mL/h
4. 12 mL/h
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Global Rationale: 1500 units/h × 250 mL/25,000 units = 15 mL/h.
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