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JIT can be used to support people who use AAC and their communication partners. Explain how JIT may be useful in the following scenarios: (A) a person with ALS who has a new caregiver (they have a eye gaze system) (B) a child with autism who uses a hybrid system (VSDs and grid displays) Please use the heading to indicate which client you are referring to in your reply. 

If we were to break up the evaluation process into 4 phases, what would that look like using the Participation Model? Match each assessment phase with the correct description.

The greater focus of vocabulary selection for adults who have limited/no literacy compared to the focus for developing children would be:

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

A 3-year-old child with Down syndrome is frequently experiencing respiratory infections. Which nursing intervention should be the priority to help reduce the incidence of these infections?

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

Which of the following is responsible for balance? 

A nurse is teaching a client with swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) about the administration of ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone otic drops. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is to administer Penicillin G 250,000 U IM X1 now.  Using the below label to calculate the dosage the nurse will administer milliliters.