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Pulmonary Embolus

The client is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus (PE) and is on a heparin drip. The bag hanging is 20,000 units/500 D5W infusing at 20 mL/hr. How many units of heparin is the client receiving an hour?

ExplanationCorrect answer is C (800 units): 20,000 units L 500 mL 20 mL Cross multiply and divide = 400,000/500 = 800