NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question
A client with a embolus has an order for a continuous infusion of heparin. The doctor has ordered 1,200 units per hour. If the solution contains 1,250 units in $250 \mathrm{~mL}$, the nurse should administer how many $\mathrm{mL}$ per hour?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: (1,200 units/hour ÷ 1,250 units) × 250 mL = 24 mL/hour. This ensures the correct heparin dose is delivered.
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