A patient/client weighs 110 lb. Available is 25,000 units of heparin in 1000 mL of D5W. The physician orders a heparin sodium IV bolus of 80 units/kg and a starting dose at 18 units/kg/hour. What is the heparin bolus dosage?
A) 900 units/hour
B) 1000 units/hour
C) 3900 units
D) 4000 units

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Begin by converting pounds to kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lb): 110 lb/2.2 = 50 kg. Determine the bolus dose: 50 kg * 80 units/kg bolus = 4000 units.

A Patient/client Weighs 110 Lb