A client is receiving an IV infusion of heparin mixed in D5W. How many units of heparin does the client receive per hour with an infusion rate of 60 mL/hr?

To determine the number of units of heparin the client receives per hour with an infusion rate of 60 mL/hr, it's essential to first understand how the concentration of heparin in the solution affects the total units delivered.

If the heparin is mixed in D5W, the concentration of heparin in that solution must be known. For example, if we assume that the heparin concentration is 1000 units per 1 mL of solution, then we can calculate the hourly dosage:

At an infusion rate of 60 mL/hr, with a concentration of 1000 units/mL:

1. Multiply the infusion rate (60 mL/hr) by the concentration (1000 units/mL) to find the total units received:

60 mL/hr × 1000 units/mL = 60,000 units/hr.

However, if we reinterpret the problem with a different concentration, such as 10 units/mL:

1. At 60 mL/hr and a concentration of 10 units/mL:

60 mL/hr × 10 units/mL = 600 units/hr.

This means that under the assumption of 10 units/mL concentration, the client would