Order: Heparin sodium 8000 units subcutaneously q.12h. The label on the vial reads "10,000 units/mL." How many milliliters will you administer?
1. 1.25 mL
2. 0.8 mL
3. 8 mL
4. 0.125 mL
2
Global Rationale: 10,000 units per 1 mL.
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