To calculate the dose of Heparin in milliliters (mL) that needs to be given each day, we need to convert the client's weight from pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg).
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
So, the client's weight in kg can be calculated as:
175 lbs / 2.2 = 79.55 kg
To determine the dose of Heparin in units needed each day, we multiply the client's weight (in kg) by the prescribed dose of 25 units/kg:
79.55 kg * 25 units/kg = 1987.75 units
However, we have Heparin in a concentration of 1000 units/mL, so we need to convert the units to milliliters.
Since 1000 units of Heparin = 1 mL, then:
1987.75 units / 1000 units/mL = 1.98775 mL
Therefore, each day the client will receive approximately 1.99 mL of Heparin.
Order: Heparin 25 units / kg IV for DVT
On hand: Heparin 1000units / mL
Client's weight : 175 lbs
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