Asked by Nicholas Roditis on May 12, 2024
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Ordered: heparin infusion 1500 units per hour
Available: heparin 20,000 units in 1000 mL Ringer's solution
When the nurse arrives on duty,the IV is flowing at 125 mL per hour.
How many units per hour are being infused?
A)DA equation:
B)Evaluation: IV flow rate the nurse should have set on the infusion pump based on the order:
C)DA equation:
D)Evaluation of math and flow rate:
DA Equation
This term is not widely recognized as a standard key term in a specific field; thus, clarification is needed. NO.
IV Flow Rate
The speed at which fluids or medications are administered intravenously, measured in mL per hour or drops per minute.
Ringer's Solution
An isotonic solution containing sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride ions, used for fluid replacement and to maintain electrolyte balance.
- Acquire knowledge of the steps necessary for the accurate computation of medication dosages, especially through the Dimensional Analysis (DA) method.
- Evaluate the administration speeds for intravenous (IV) medications, adjusting for variables unique to the patient, such as their weight.
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Kasey SnyderMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
a. 
b.Equation is balanced.Flow rate is excessive.
c.
d.Equation is balanced.Flow rate needs to be lowered to 75 mL per hour.Notify prescriber promptly.Monitor aPTT levels; monitor patient for bleeding.Document per agency policy.
b.Equation is balanced.Flow rate is excessive.
c.
d.Equation is balanced.Flow rate needs to be lowered to 75 mL per hour.Notify prescriber promptly.Monitor aPTT levels; monitor patient for bleeding.Document per agency policy.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the steps necessary for the accurate computation of medication dosages, especially through the Dimensional Analysis (DA) method.
- Evaluate the administration speeds for intravenous (IV) medications, adjusting for variables unique to the patient, such as their weight.