A patient weighing [w]kg is currently receiving Heparin ther…
A patient weighing [w]kg is currently receiving Heparin therapy, based on a standard Heparin infusion treatment protocol. Available: Heparin 25,000 units in 250mL D5W. The patient received the initial bolus and is currently receiving the Heparin infusion at 18 units/kg/hr. The nurse reviews the patient’s updated serum PTT result (PTT: 38 seconds). Based on the protocol, the nurse recognizes that the Heparin drip needs to be increased by 2 units/kg/hr. Question: Once titrated, what rate (in mL/hr) should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver the appropriate dose? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only.
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