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The healthcare provider prescribes heparin 1,400 units/hour intravenously (IV). The IV bag contains heparin 20,000 units in 250 mL dextrose 5% in water. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

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18

Rationale:
20,000 units in 250 mL → Concentration = 80 units/mL Required: 1,400 units/hr → 140080=17.5≈18 mL/hr\frac{1400}{80} = 17.5 \approx 18 \text{ mL/hr}801400​=17.5≈18 mL/hr This calculation ensures safe and effective heparin delivery.
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