In: Nursing
The patient has an order for a Heparin bolus of 7,000 units, followed by an IV drip of 12 units/kg/hr. The patient weighs 143 lbs. The nurse has a Heparin vial labeled 5,000 units/mL. (Round final answer to nearest tenth). How many mL will be administered for the initial bolus? ____ mL
Order:Heparin
Dose :7000 units
Weight =143lbs
Available :5000units/ml (5000units=1ml)
When 5000 units =1ml
Then 7000 units =??ml
Cross multiply and divide
=7000*1/5000
=7000/5000
=1.4
Ans:1.4ml should administered for the initial dose.