A patient in the acute phase of an embolic CVA has an order for 400 units of heparin per hour IV.The heparin is in a solution of 5000 units/100 mL normal saline (NS).The nurse should set the electronic IV monitor at how many milliliters per hour?

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To find the correct infusion rate in mL/hour for the heparin, use the formula: (desired dose / concentration) * volume = rate. Here, the desired dose is 400 units/hour, the concentration is 5000 units/100 mL. So, (400 units / 5000 units) * 100 mL = 8 mL/hour.

A Patient in the Acute Phase of an Embolic CVA