Question The MD orders your patient to start an IV Heparin drip at 18 units/kg/hrand to administer a loading bolus dose of 30 units/kg IV before initiation of the drip. You’re supplied with a Heparin bag that reads 25,000 units/500 mL. The patient weighs 172 lbs. What is the flow rate you will set the IV pump at (mL/hr), and how many units will be administered for the IV bolus?  Health Science Science Nursing NUR 278 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

Question The MD orders your patient to start an IV Heparin drip at 18 units/kg/hrand to administer a loading bolus dose of 30 units/kg IV before initiation of the drip. You’re supplied with a Heparin bag that reads 25,000 units/500 mL. The patient weighs 172 lbs. What is the flow rate you will set the IV pump at (mL/hr), and how many units will be administered for the IV bolus?  Health Science Science Nursing NUR 278 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)