The nurse is caring for a client who is currently receiving…
The nurse is caring for a client who is currently receiving IV heparin. The client weighs 257 lb. The most recent aPTT is 43 seconds. Use the Weight-Based Heparin Protocol to answer the questions that follow. Round converted weight to the nearest tenth. heparin protocol 1.jpg What is the initial infusion rate in units/hr? Express final answer to the nearest whole number. The client’s most recent aPTT is 93 seconds. Based on this result, what is the new infusion rate in mL/hr? Express final answer to the nearest whole number.