Order: Critical care medication Heparin 50 units/kg IV bolus…

Order: Critical care medication Heparin 50 units/kg IV bolus by continuous IV infusion. Available:  Heparin 25,000 Units per 500 mL of D5W The client weighs 150 pounds. 1.  What is the bolus dose in Units? 2.  What volume will the nurse administer for the bolus? This problem has two answers.  Worth 1 point. If greater than 1 mL round to the tenths, less than 1 mL round to the hundreths.  All weights kg round to tenths

Dexamethasone has been ordered to be given to your patient i…

Dexamethasone has been ordered to be given to your patient in preterm labor to aid in the development of her fetus’ lungs. The health care provider has ordered Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 8 mg  IM.  Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection is supplied in 20 mg per 5 mL’s.   How many mL’s would the nurse administer?