A client is prescribed heparin sodium 850 units subcutaneous injection q12h. The vial contains reads 1000 units/mL. How many mL of the medication will the nurse provide the client?
1. 0.085 mL
2. 0.85 mL
3. 8.5 mL
4. 85 mL
2
Rationale 1: mL/dose = 1 mL/1000 units x 850 units/1 dose. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The nurse will administer 0.85 mL.
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