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Extra Credit Question Billy Collins’ poem “The Death of Allegory” provides a modern critique on the use of allegory, a literary device that Swift heavily employs in “The Battle of the Books.” Although Collins is an American poet, his thoughts on the use of allegory offer a valuable lens through which to review and discuss this device.  After reading and annotating Collins’ poem, write a focused analysis that includes treatment of the following:  What message does Collins convey about allegory in his poem? How does this message relate to Swift’s use of allegory in “The Battle of the Books”? Drawing on specific examples from both texts, discuss whether you agree or disagree with Collins’ assessment of allegory. In your opinion, does allegory remain an effective tool for authors to critique society or convey complex ideas? Why or why not? (You may even wish to consider more modern pop culture instances of this, if you are familiar with The Sandman or Lucifer from DC comics or the shows that are based on them.)

Identify the type of wave summation/tetanus seen in the image:  

Click on the part of the image where the RELATIVE REFRACTORY PERIOD is occuring:

Based on the Video from IBM “What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?”, what is the role of the “retrieval” part in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) ?

What is the primary function of the mucus plug during pregnancy?

Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching about bladder preparation for amniocentesis?

A pregnant client at 12 weeks asks which vaccines she should not receive while pregnant. Which is the nurse’s best response?

A client at 9 weeks gestation reports nausea every morning before getting out of bed. What is the nurse’s best recommendation?

A pregnant client asks about a dark line forming on her abdomen. What is the nurse’s best response?

A mother asks the nurse, “Why does my baby need that shot? Is it really necessary?” referring to the vitamin K injection. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?