Order: Heparin sodium 5000 units subcutaneously q.8h. The label on the vial reads "10,000 units/mL." How many milliliters will you administer?
1. 0.2 mL
2. 0.5 mL
3. 2 mL
4. 5 mL
2
Global Rationale: 10,000 units per 1 mL.
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