Which Interventions in Preparing the Patient for Abdominal Surgery May

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which interventions in preparing the patient for abdominal surgery may be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A) Vital signs
• B) Insertion of N/G tube
• C) Enema
• D) Height and weight
• E) Obtaining operative consent
• F) Sterile gowning

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