Question

Find the​ mL/hr rate. ​ (Since this is an IV​ rate, round​

appropriately) ​ Order: Heparin 1254 ​units/hr IV. ​ Available: ​
25,000 units Heparin in 1000 mL NS.

Answer 1

The mL/hr rate for the Heparin IV order would be approximately 50 mL/hr.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the mL/hr rate, we can use the formula:

mL/hr = (units/hr * mL in available) / units in available

Given that the order is for 1254 units/hr and there are 25,000 units of Heparin in 1000 mL NS, we can substitute these values into the formula:

mL/hr = (1254 units/hr * 1000 mL) / 25,000 units

Simplifying the equation gives:

mL/hr = 50.16 mL/hr

Since this is an IV rate, we should round appropriately. Rounding to the nearest whole number, the mL/hr rate would be 50 mL/hr.