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The NP has ordered 7500 units of heparin subcutaneously daily. The pharmacy has provided an ampule...

The NP has ordered 7500 units of heparin subcutaneously daily. The pharmacy has provided an ampule that contains 5000 units per 1 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare for this injection?

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The NP has ordered 7500 units of heparin subcutaneously daily.

The pharmacy has provided an ampule that contains 5000 units per 1 mL.

The number of milliliters that the nurse will prepare for this injection;

7500/5000 (As 1 ml has 5000 units)

1.5 ml

Nightingale answered 2 years ago
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