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A patient is to receive 50 units per kg of IV Heparin x1 now. The patient weighs 190 lbs. How many units of Heparin should the nurse prepare and administer?
Given data
Patient weight = 190 lbs
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
So, 190 lbs = 190/2.2 = 86.36 kg
Dose ordered = 50 units / kg
Thus dose to be administered = 50 x 86.36 = 4318 units
The answer is 4,318 units of heparin.