The nurse is caring for a client who is currently receiving…
The nurse is caring for a client who is currently receiving IV heparin. The client weighs 188 lb. The most recent aPTT is 92 seconds. Use the Weight-Based Heparin Protocol to answer the questions that follow. Round converted weight to the nearest tenth. heparin protocol 1.jpg What is the bolus dose of heparin? [BLANK-1] What is the initial infusion rate in units/hr? Round final answer to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-2] Based on the most recent aPTT, what is the new infusion rate in mL/hr? Round final answer to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-3]
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Round final answer(s) to the nearest whole number. An IV of 500 mL is ordered to infuse in 3 hours at a rate of 28 gtt/min. Drop factor: 10 gtt/mL. After 1 ½ hours you notice that 175 mL has infused. What will be the new recalculated rate using the same tubing in mL/hr? [BLANK-1] What will be the new recalculated rate using the same tubing in gtt/min? [BLANK-2] What is the drops per minute % variation? [BLANK-3] Are you able to adjust the rate? Respond yes or no [BLANK-4]
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The nurse is preparing the following strength solution for an enteral tube feeding using water as the solvent. 2/5 strength Ensure Plus 250 mL Round final answer(s) to the nearest whole number. In ounces, how much solute will the nurse use to reconstitute the desired strength? [BLANK-1] In ounces, how much solvent will the nurse use to reconstitute the desired strength? [BLANK-2]
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Per the health care provider’s order, the nurse is preparing the following solution to cleanse the client’s wound. Order: 16 oz of 1/4 strength Normal Saline for wound cleansing Round final answer(s) to the nearest whole number. In mL, how much solute will the nurse use to prepare the desired strength? [BLANK-1] In mL, how much solvent will the nurse use to prepare the desired strength? [BLANK-2]
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