A 132 lb patient comes into the ED with chest pain and short…
A 132 lb patient comes into the ED with chest pain and shortness of breath. The CT scan reveals a pulmonary embolism. The doctor’s order states that an 80 units/kg Heparin bolus should be followed by a continuous Heparin drip starting at a rate of 15 units/kg/hr. Heparin is available as 25,000 units per 250 mL. The nurse knows to administer mL and units for the initial bolus.