Question

The nurse notes the client receiving heparin infusion labeled, Heparin Na 25,000 Units in 5% Dextrose injection 500 ml at 50ml/hr. What dose of Heparin is the client receiving per hour?

Answer 1

The client is receiving a heparin infusion at a rate of 50ml/hr. The dose of Heparin the client is receiving per hour is 1,000 Units.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client is receiving a heparin infusion at a rate of 50ml/hr. The label on the Heparin solution indicates that it contains 25,000 Units in 500 ml. To calculate the dose of Heparin the client is receiving per hour, we can use the following formula:

Dose per hour = (Total units in 500 ml / Total volume in 500 ml) x Infusion rate

Applying the formula:

Dose per hour = (25,000 Units / 500 ml) x 50 ml/hr = 1,000 Units/hr

Therefore, the client is receiving a dose of 1,000 Units of Heparin per hour.