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After surgery for a detached retina, a patient is experiencing nausea and is prescribed prochlorperazine (Compazine), 10 mg IM prn every 6 hours. Compazine is available as 5 mg/mL. The nurse administers ____________________ mL in each dose.

The nurse is assisting with a patient who is having a test to measure intraocular pressure. Which equipment should the nurse prepare?

A patient has an injury resulting in major damage to the pinna of the right ear and is afraid that it may cause hearing loss. Which statement by the nurse will alleviate the patient’s fear?

A patient’s Snellen chart findings are 20/60. What does this information represent?

Susan LPN  is explaining how the retina works to a patient who is experiencing visual changes. Which factor shared by the nurse is correct?

As a CNS, when is financial stewardship a foundational principle to CNS practice?  

As an Adult Gero CNS It is important to assess the geriatric population for bladder and bowel dysfunction because symptoms can cause withdrawal from a social active lifestyle and may cause serious health threats:

What is the importance of bone marrow? Choose all the following statements that describe why bone marrow is important to the homeostasis of the human body:

 You are a news journalist and videographer.  You are covering a story about someone who has been held as a hostage overseas for several years and has just been released. She has just arrived in the U.S. and is being reunited with her family.  You looked away and completely missed her walking in to the room, seeing her family and friends for the first time, and embracing them. You did not get any video, b-roll or visuals.  Can you ask her to re-do the walk and embrace with her family and friends for your filming? Why or why not?    

Clinical judgement is just as effective as validated risk assessment?