Final answer:
To calculate the Heparin dosage for a patient weighing 176 pounds, convert the weight to kilograms and multiply by 4 units per kilogram. The patient should be administered 320 units of Heparin.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked how to calculate the dosage of Heparin 4 units/kg for a patient who weighs 176 pounds. To administer the correct dosage, the patient's weight must first be converted from pounds to kilograms, since the dosage is prescribed in units per kilogram. There are 2.2 pounds in one kilogram. Therefore, you would divide the patient's weight in pounds by 2.2 to get their weight in kilograms.
The calculation is as follows:
- 176 pounds ÷ 2.2 pounds/kg = 80 kilograms
- 4 units of Heparin per kilogram x 80 kilograms = 320 units of Heparin
The answer is that 320 units of Heparin should be administered subcutaneously (SQ).