A nurse is preparing to administer carbamazepine suspension 150 mg via NG tube every 6 hr. The amount available is 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?

(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

The data collection findings are consistent with the following disease processes: Abdominal cramping: This finding can indicate ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn’s disease.

Abdominal cramping is a common symptom of inflammation and infection in the digestive tract. Weight loss: This finding can indicate ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Weight loss can result from malabsorption, reduced appetite, inflammation, or complications of the disease. Diarrhea: This finding can indicate ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Diarrhea is caused by increased intestinal motility, inflammation, and ulceration of the mucosa. Anemia: This finding can indicate ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Anemia can result from chronic blood loss, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, or inflammation. The finding of fatty appearance and foul odor of the stool is also consistent with Crohn’s disease, as it suggests steatorrhea (excess fat in the stool) due to malabsorption. The finding of a positive fecal occult blood test is consistent with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, as it indicates bleeding in the digestive tract.

Answer is B: Write the information at an 8th-grade reading level.

This is the best action for the nurse to take because it ensures that the information is accessible and understandable to a wide audience, which is suitable for the general population¹². The other options are not as effective for the following reasons:

- Use a 12-point font size: This is important for readability, but not enough for comprehension. The font size should also match the layout and design of the brochure.
- Explain medical terminology using basic, one-syllable words: This is a good approach, but it does not address the reading level of the content. The nurse should also use simple sentences and avoid jargon.
- Present information from complex to simple: This might be helpful, but it is not the most effective way to educate the public. The nurse should start with the simpler concepts and gradually build on them to explain the more complex aspects of hypertension.