The provider has ordered D5W 2,500mL to be infused over 24 hours. What rate should the IV pump be set at? 1,000mL solution of D5NS with 20,000 units of Heparin is infusing at 20mL per hour. The IV set delivers 60gtts/mL. How many units of Heparin is the patient receiving each hour?

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The provider has ordered D5W 2,500mL to be infused over
24 hours. What rate should the IV pump be set at? 1,000mL
solution of D5NS with 20,000 units of Heparin is infusing at
20mL per hour. The IV set delivers 60gtts/mL. How many
units of Heparin is the patient receiving each hour?
Transcribed Image Text:at The provider has ordered D5W 2,500mL to be infused over 24 hours. What rate should the IV pump be set at? 1,000mL solution of D5NS with 20,000 units of Heparin is infusing at 20mL per hour. The IV set delivers 60gtts/mL. How many units of Heparin is the patient receiving each hour?
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