A surgeon prescribes heparin 2,500 mEq intramuscularly (IM) every 12 hours (q12hr). What is the nurse's best action?

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Heparin is typically dosed in units (not milliequivalents, mEq) and is usually administered subcutaneously (not intramuscularly) to prevent or treat thrombosis. Therefore, the nurse should clarify both the dose and the route with the surgeon to ensure patient safety.

A Surgeon Prescribes Heparin 2,500 MEq Intramuscularly (IM) Every 12