Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently returned to the unit after hip replacement surgery. The physician has prescribed heparin 2500 units bid subQ. Pharmacy has provided heparin 5,000 units/mL.
How many mL (s) should the parent administer per dose?
Which size syring will be most accurate to use to administer this medication?
What size needle should you use (gauge & lenght)?
Where will you administer this medication( preferred site)
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