A nurse is preparing to administer carbamazepine to a client who has an NG tube. The provider orders 800 mg each day in two divided doses. Carbamazepine oral suspension is available in 20 mg/mL doses. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero when applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
The Correct Answer is ["20"]
To calculate the amount of carbamazepine oral suspension needed for each dose, divide the total daily dose by the concentration of the suspension and then by the number of doses per day.
- 800 mg / 20 mg/mL / 2 = 20 mL
The nurse should administer 20 mL of carbamazepine oral suspension with each dose.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Raising the head off the pillow is not relevant to easing the passage of the catheter through the urinary meatus.
B. Bearing down can help relax the pelvic floor muscles, making it easier to insert the catheter through the urinary meatus.
C. Holding the breath is not typically instructed during catheter insertion and may not aid in the ease of the procedure.
D. Performing Kegel exercises involves contracting pelvic floor muscles, which is not the desired action when inserting a urinary catheter.
Correct Answer is ["1690"]
Explanation
To calculate the 8-hr fluid intake, convert all the measurements to milliliters (mL).
1 oz = 30 mL, so 6 oz of tea = 180 mL, 4 oz of apple juice = 120 mL, 8 oz of water = 240 mL, 3 oz of flavored gelatin = 90 mL, and 6 oz of broth = 180 mL.
Add up all the fluid intake from IV fluids and clear liquids: 880 + 180 + 120 + 240 + 90 + 180 = 1690 mL.
Round the answer to the nearest whole number: 1690 mL.
The nurse should document 1690 mL as the client's 8-hr fluid intake.
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