Calculate the New Flow Rate (Units/hr) for the Following Heparin

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Short Answer

Calculate the new flow rate (units/hr) for the following heparin infusion changes. Round to the nearest whole unit.
-A patient has a continuous heparin infusion running at 14.5 mL/hr. The infusion bag hanging has 25,000 units in 250 mL 5% dextrose solution. According to the hospital's heparin protocol, the heparin infusion should be decreased by 100 units/hr. _____ units/hr

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