Ordered: heparin infusion at 20 units/kg/h. The heparin infusion is 25,000 units heparin/500 mL D5W
The patient weighs 225 lb. If the dose is safe, calculate the flow rate: __________. If not, write: not
safe.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
not safe
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