a nurse is caring for a client with suspected pulmonary embolism. The prescriber has an order...

a nurse is caring for a client with suspected pulmonary embolism. The prescriber has an order to inject a bolus dose of heparin at 80 units/kg . the client weight 99 lbs. the amount available for heparin comes in single-dose veal which contains 5000 units/ml . how many ml of heparin injection will the client receive?

Solutions

Expert Solution

Answer=0.7 ml (the client receive 0.7 of heparin)

STEPS

1lbs=0.454 kg

99 lbs=44.90 kg

80 units per kg= 3592 units

1ml=5000 unit

So 3592 units=3592 / 5000=0.7184 ml

So the answer is approximately =0.7 ml

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

Next > < Previous

Related Solutions

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. Which of the...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? Measure vital signs every 4 hr. Position the client on the left side. Initiate a continuous IV heparin infusion. Instruct the client to massage the lower extremities. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate Elevated serum calcium Decreased...

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving...

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving supplemental oxygen and should intervene if which delivery device is being used by the client? Select one: a. Nasal cannula b. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) c. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) d. Venturi face mask

A nurse is caring for a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The client has a prescription...

A nurse is caring for a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The client has a prescription for ondansetron 4 mg IV bolus every 6 hr PRN for nausea and vomiting. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow to administer the medication. (Move the steps into the box on the right. Place them in the order of performance. Use al the steps. A. Perform hand hygiene B. Select the injection port of the IV tubing closest to the client. C. Cleanse the...

When caring for a pediatric client, the nurse should question an order for what drug? a....

When caring for a pediatric client, the nurse should question an order for what drug? a. Amikacin b. Cefazolin c. Streptomycin d. Levofloxacin

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hepatitis C. The client has recently relapsed...

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hepatitis C. The client has recently relapsed after interferon alpha therapy. The nurse should anticipate the administration of what drug? a. Zanamivir b. Acyclovir c. Cidofovir d. Ribavirin

A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. The client, who...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. The client, who has been quiet and cooperative, becomes agitated and restless. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first? a. Blood glucose b. Urinary output c. Motor responses d. Blood pressure

The nurse is caring for a client with a hypochromic, microcytic anemia. The nurse knows the...

The nurse is caring for a client with a hypochromic, microcytic anemia. The nurse knows the type of anemia is called ___________________________. The three types of macrocytic anemias are ______________________, ______________________________, ___________________________________. List at least 5 of the signs and symptoms of anemia.

Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse determines that the...

Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse determines that the client is beginning in the 2nd stage of labor when which of the following assessments is noted? A The client begins to expel clear vaginal fluid B The contractions are regular C The membranes have ruptured D The cervix is dilated completely Question 2 A nurse in the labor room is caring for a client in the active phases of labor. The nurse is...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a drainage evacuator. Which of the following...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a drainage evacuator. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Discontinue the drainage system when it becomes full. B. Ensure the drainage suction is set on high pressure. C. Measure drainage by emptying into a graduated cylinder. D. Check the volume of the drainage every 24 hours.

A nurse is caring for a client in crisis who has endured a physical assault. The...

A nurse is caring for a client in crisis who has endured a physical assault. The nurse would expect to see which behavior associate with the integration phase of crisis?

Subjects