Asked by Marco Tulio Canjura-Martinez on Jul 05, 2024
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Ordered: heparin infusion 1000 units per hour,for a patient with thrombophlebitis
Available: heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL NS
Infusing: heparin solution at 40 mL per hour
How many units per hour are being infused?
A)DA equation:
B)Evaluation: IV flow rate the nurse should set on the infusion pump, in milliliters per hour:
C)DA equation:
D)Evaluation of math and flow rate:
IV Flow Rate
The speed at which intravenous fluid is administered to a patient, typically measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) or drops per minute.
Heparin Infusion
A continuous intravenous administration of heparin, a blood thinner, to prevent clot formation in the blood vessels.
- Absorb the steps to calculate medication dosages accurately, with emphasis on the Dimensional Analysis (DA) technique.
- Calculate flow rates for intravenous (IV) medication administrations, including adjustments based on patient-specific factors such as weight.
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Muhammad WaqasJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
a. 
b.Equation is balanced.Only units per hour remain.Flow rate is twice the rate it should be.
c.
d.Equation is balanced.Only mL per hour remains.Flow rate must be reduced to 20 mL per hour.Notify prescriber.Monitor aPTT levels.Monitor patient for bleeding.Document per agency policy.
b.Equation is balanced.Only units per hour remain.Flow rate is twice the rate it should be.
c.
d.Equation is balanced.Only mL per hour remains.Flow rate must be reduced to 20 mL per hour.Notify prescriber.Monitor aPTT levels.Monitor patient for bleeding.Document per agency policy.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the steps to calculate medication dosages accurately, with emphasis on the Dimensional Analysis (DA) technique.
- Calculate flow rates for intravenous (IV) medication administrations, including adjustments based on patient-specific factors such as weight.