Outline the process you should have in mind as you prepare for an AAC assessment for Mike, a 55-year-old stroke survivor and retired engineer (7 years post-stroke) to ensure a robust vocabulary and message management system that supports his communication goals (which are not yet known). This is all the information you have, but you want to be sure you are prepared to address all aspects of communication.

The provider has ordered 275mg of Rocephin IM X1 now.  Using the label below the nurse will administer milliters. 

A nurse is preparing to administer topical anesthetics, such as Pontocaine, and injectable anesthetics, like Novocain and Xylocaine, for a procedure involving the eye. Which of the following nursing considerations and patient education points should the nurse prioritize?

The physician has ordered 75mg of Augmentin to be administered to a 3 year old child.  The nurse will prepare milliters.  

A client is scheduled for cataract surgery. Which of the following preoperative instructions should the nurse emphasize to prevent complications?

A nurse is conducting a Rinne test on a client who reports hearing loss in one ear. The nurse places the tuning fork on the client’s mastoid process. After the client indicates that they can no longer hear the sound, the nurse moves the tuning fork next to the ear canal. The client reports that they hear the sound again, but it is softer than before. Which of the following findings should the nurse document?

A client with acute angle-closure glaucoma is experiencing severe ocular pain and halos around lights. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first?

A nurse is reviewing a medication order for atropine for a patient in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding the use of atropine?

A 62-year-old patient presents with complaints of balance issues and recent difficulty hearing low-tone sounds. As part of the diagnostic workup, the healthcare team plans to conduct an audiometric assessment, electronystagmography (ENG), and electrocochleography (ECOG). Which of the following interpretations by the nurse regarding the purpose of these diagnostic studies demonstrates the highest level of application in patient care?

A 70-year-old female presents with blurred central vision and difficulty with depth perception. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action based on the suspected diagnosis?