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The client is receiving a heparin infusion of 50,000 units in 250 mL of D5W over a 18-hour period. How many mL/hr will be administered? (Can you please show your work with fractions as well? I saw someone answer this somewhere else but the way they worked it out I did not understand it. )
Heparin Infusion = 50,000 units
Total Volume of Infusion= 250 ml
Total Time of Infusion = 18 hrs
In 18hrs patient is Administered with 250 ml D5W containing heparin
So, in 1 hr = The patient will receive (250/18)ml/hr of fluid.
OR
Rate of Infusion= Total Volume of Infusion/ Total time taken
= 250 ml / 18 hrs = 13.90 ml/hr
Hence the patient receives heparin with rate of 13.9 hour/ml.