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Calculate a goal attainment score [C0509304] [U001236]
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Calculate appropriate fluid needs and administer intravenous fluids, as indicated [C0509306] [U001238]
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Calculate fluid needs based on body surface area and size of burn, as appropriate [C0509307] [U001239]
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Calculate variances and report through appropriate channels [C0509308] [U001240]
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Calibrate and flush catheter after placement using universal precautions [C0509309] [U001241]
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Calibrate and level the transducer [C0509310] [U001242]
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Calibrate equipment, as appropriate, for internal monitoring with a spiral electrode and/or intrauterine pressure catheter [C0509311] [U001243]
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Call a code according to agency standard [C0509313] [U001245]
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Call for ICU bed and ventilator, as appropriate [C0509314] [U001246]
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Call for physician assistance, as needed [C0509315] [U001247]
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Call "code" and obtain necessary help, as appropriate [C0509312] [U001244]
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Calm caller by giving simple instructions for action, as needed [C0509316] [U001248]
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Cap syringe and place in ice immediately [C0509317] [U001249]
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Carry on one-way conversations, as appropriate [C0509318] [U001250]
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Catheterize for residual, as appropriate [C0509319] [U001251]
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Caution parent or caregiver about using microwave oven to warm formula [C0509320] [U001252]
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Caution patients to have their social security or pension checks directly deposited, not to accept personal care in return for transfer of assets, and not to sign documents or make financial arrangements before seeking legal advice [C0509321] [U001253]
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Caution the patient against giving prescribed medication to others [C0509322] [U001254]
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Caution the patient on the dangers of overestimating capabilities, as appropriate [C0509323] [U001255]
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Center oneself physically and psychologically to purposefully relax tensions [C0509324] [U001256]
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Change and/or reinforce insertion site dressing, as necessary [C0509326] [U001258]
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Change bottle/pleurovac, as needed [C0509327] [U001259]
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Change condom catheter, as appropriate [C0509328] [U001260]
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Change diapers, as appropriate [C0509329] [U001261]
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Change dressing around chest tube every 48 to 72 hr and as needed [C0509330] [U001262]
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Change dressing, as appropriate [C0509331] [U001263]
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Change endotracheal tapes/ties every 24 hr, inspect the skin and oral mucosa, and move ET tube to the other side of the mouth [C0509332] [U001264]
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Change feeding and infusion tubing regularly, according to agency protocol [C0509333] [U001265]
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Change filter and administration set at least every 4 hr [C0509334] [U001266]
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Change infant position every 4 hr or per protocol [C0509335] [U001267]
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Change IV solution and tubing every 24 to 72 hr, based on protocol [C0509325] [U001257]
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Change or empty drainage bag, as needed [C0509336] [U001268]
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Change or replace patient care equipment, per protocol [C0509337] [U001269]
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Change oxygen delivery device from mask to nasal prongs during meals, as tolerated [C0509338] [U001270]
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Change patient care equipment per agency protocol [C0509339] [U001271]
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Change patient position every 2 hr, or ambulate as tolerated [C0509340] [U001272]
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Change patient's clothing at bedtime [C0509341] [U001273]
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Change perineal pads, as appropriate [C0509342] [U001274]
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Change peripheral IV and central line sites and dressings according to current CDC guidelines [C0509343] [U001275]
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Change sites of cold/heat application or switch form of stimulation, if relief is not achieved [C0509344] [U001276]
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Change stopcock daily and as needed [C0509345] [U001277]
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Change the dressing at appropriate intervals [C0509346] [U001278]
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Change the oro/nasopharyngeal airway daily and inspect mucosa [C0509347] [U001279]
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Change the patient's position at least every 2 hr, as appropriate [C0509348] [U001280]
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Change the urinary catheter at regular intervals [C0509349] [U001281]
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Change the urinary drainage apparatus at regular intervals [C0509350] [U001282]
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Change transducer/flush system [C0509351] [U001283]
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Change tube routinely, as indicated by agency protocol [C0509352] [U001284]
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Change tubing, dressings, and caps, according to agency protocol [C0509353] [U001285]
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Change/empty ostomy bag, as appropriate [C0509354] [U001286]
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Charge patient for supplies, as appropriate [C0509355] [U001287]
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Chart baseline assessments and care activities, using institution specific forms/flow sheets [C0509356] [U001288]
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Chart deviations from expected outcomes, as appropriate [C0509357] [U001289]
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Chart progress of reaching final goal, and post in a strategic location [C0509358] [U001290]
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Chart weight gain progress and post in a strategic location [C0509359] [U001291]
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Check all ventilator connections regularly [C0509362] [U001294]
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Check cuff pressure immediately after delivery of any general anesthesia [C0509363] [U001295]
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Check equipment and solutions, according to protocol [C0509364] [U001296]
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Check fire-extinguishing supplies/equipment [C0509366] [U001298]
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Check for cracking or breaks in the cast [C0509367] [U001299]
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Check for drug allergies [C0509368] [U001300]
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Check for medical alert tags, as appropriate [C0509369] [U001302]
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Check for medical alert tags [C0509369] [U001301]
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Check for no blood return before medication administration [C0509370] [U001303]
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Check for possible drug and IV incompatibilities [C0509371] [U001304]
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Check for possible drug interactions and contraindications [C0509372] [U001305]
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Check for signs and symptoms of pneumothorax or flailing chest [C0509373] [U001306]
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Check for the presence of a nuchal cord [C0509374] [U001307]
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Check gravity drip rate or pump rate every hour [C0509375] [U001308]
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Check ground isolation monitor [C0509376] [U001309]
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Check hearing aid batteries routinely [C0509377] [U001310]
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Check heart rate after 15 to 30 seconds of ventilation [C0509378] [U001311]
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Check heart rate after 30 seconds of compressions [C0509379] [U001312]
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Check history for drug allergies [C0509368] [U001313]
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Check instruments and arrange in order of use [C0509380] [U001314]
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Check intensity of lights daily [C0509381] [U001315]
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Check items for expiration dates at specific intervals [C0509382] [U001316]
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Check leg bag straps for constriction at regular intervals [C0509383] [U001317]
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Check medical order for drug, dose, and frequency of analgesic prescribed [C0509384] [U001318]
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Check mouth for pocketing of food after eating [C0509385] [U001319]
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Check NG or gastrostomy placement before feeding [C0509360] [U001292]
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Check NG or gastrostomy residual before feeding [C0509361] [U001293]
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Check patency and function of catheter, port, and/or pump [C0509386] [U001320]
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Check patient for nuchal rigidity [C0509387] [U001321]
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Check patient's hospital record for elevation of enzymes [C0509388] [U001322]
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Check patient's hospital record to determine baseline vital signs, as appropriate [C0509389] [U001323]
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Check patient's position in the wheelchair while patient sits on selected pad and wears proper footwear [C0509390] [U001324]
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Check periodically the accuracy of instruments used for acquisition of patient data [C0509391] [U001325]
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Check periodically with the patient to ensure that the muscle group is relaxed [C0509392] [U001326]
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Check peripheral circulation and neurological status [C0509393] [U001327]
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Check physician order for gastrointestinal cleansing [C0509394] [U001328]
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Check placement of the tube by aspirating gastrointestinal contents, checking the pH level of the aspirate, or obtaining x-ray film, as appropriate [C0509395] [U001329]
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Check position of catheter with x-ray examination [C0509396] [U001330]
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Check rectal area 10 minutes after manual reduction to ensure that prolapse is in correct position [C0509397] [U001331]
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Check residual every 4 to 6 hr during continuous feedings and before each intermittent feeding [C0509398] [U001332]
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Check shoes, pockets, and clothing for wrinkles or foreign objects [C0509399] [U001333]
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Check skin integrity [C0509400] [U001334]
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Check suction for adequate pressure and complete assembly of canisters, tubing, and catheters [C0509401] [U001335]
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Check surgical site, as appropriate [C0509402] [U001336]
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Check system monitors (e.g., flow rate, pressure, temperature, pH level, conductivity, clots, air detector, negative pressure for ultrafiltration, and blood sensor) to ensure patient safety [C0509403] [U001337]
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Check that electronic equipment is working properly [C0509404] [U001338]
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Check that footrests have at least 2 inches of clearance from the floor [C0509405] [U001339]
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Check that patient is in proper attire, based on institutional policy [C0509406] [U001340]
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Check that the iliac crests are level and aligned from side to side [C0509407] [U001341]
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Check the patency of the unit [C0509409] [U001343]
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Check the temperature of the application, especially when using heat [C0509410] [U001344]
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Check the TPN solution to ensure that correct nutrients are included, as ordered [C0509408] [U001342]
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Check water level in skin level device balloon, according to equipment protocol [C0509411] [U001345]
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Choose a comfortable setting [C0509412] [U001346]
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Choose a quiet, comfortable setting [C0509413] [U001347]
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Choose a scene that involves as many of the five senses as possible [C0509414] [U001348]
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Choose an 18-gauge needle, if possible, for blood administration in adults [C0509415] [U001349]
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Choose an appropriate type of needle, based on purpose and length of expected use [C0509417] [U001351]
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Choose appropriate type of enema [C0509418] [U001352]
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Choose decision delay when there is missing information, lack of knowledge, and lack of rapport [C0509419] [U001353]
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Choose group members who are willing to participate actively and take responsibility for own problems [C0509420] [U001354]
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Choose members who can contribute to and benefit from group interaction [C0509421] [U001355]
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Choose one of the options, based on the ethics of the situation and leaning more favorably toward the use of truth or partial truth [C0509422] [U001356]
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Choose particular music selections representative of the patient's preferences, keeping in mind the behavior change desired [C0509423] [U001357]
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Choose reinforcers that are meaningful to the patient [C0509424] [U001358]
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Choose several words to describe each sensation, because one or the other of the descriptors should strike the patient as accurate [C0509426] [U001360]
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Choose the appropriate analgesic or combination of analgesics when more than one is prescribed [C0509428] [U001362]
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Choose the IV route, rather than IM, for frequent pain medication injections, when possible [C0509427] [U001361]
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Clamp and cut umbilical cord after pulsations have ceased, when not contraindicated [C0509429] [U001363]
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Clamp nasogastric tube and monitor tolerance, as appropriate [C0509430] [U001364]
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Clamp suprapubic or retention catheter, as ordered [C0509431] [U001365]
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Clamp tubing, if appropriate, to facilitate ambulation [C0509432] [U001366]
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Clarify confusing or illegible orders [C0509433] [U001367]
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Clarify early on the goals of the group and the members' and leader's responsibilities [C0509434] [U001368]
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Clarify misinformation about contraceptive use [C0509435] [U001369]
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Clarify own knowledge base and communication skills about the situation [C0509436] [U001370]
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Clarify own values about the particular situation [C0509437] [U001371]
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Clarify responsibilities related to implementation of patient care plan [C0509438] [U001372]
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Clarify sibling concern for contracting the illness of the affected child, and develop strategies for coping with concern [C0509439] [U001373]
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Clarify the meaning of what the family member perceived during the visit [C0509441] [U001375]
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Clarify the message through the use of questions and feedback [C0509442] [U001376]
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Clarify the values of the patient, family, health care team, and institution about the particular situation [C0509443] [U001377]
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Clarify with the patient roles of the health care provider and the patient, respectively [C0509444] [U001378]
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Clean and sterilize instruments, as appropriate [C0509445] [U001379]
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Clean area around tracheal stoma after completion of tracheal suctioning, as appropriate [C0509446] [U001380]
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Clean around the tube insertion site [C0509447] [U001381]
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Clean equipment [C0509448] [U001382]
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Clean equipment, as needed [C0509449] [U001383]
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Clean instruments periodically to remove blood and fat [C0509450] [U001385]
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Clean lenses with the recommended sterile solution [C0509451] [U001386]
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Clean nails [C0509452] [U001387]
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Clean the environment appropriately after each patient use [C0509453] [U001388]
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Clean the perineum thoroughly at regular intervals [C0509454] [U001389]
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Clean the urinary catheter externally at the meatus [C0509455] [U001390]
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Clean with antibacterial soap, as appropriate [C0509456] [U001391]
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Cleanse anal area [C0509457] [U001392]
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Cleanse and apply petroleum jelly dressing to circumcision [C0509458] [U001393]
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Cleanse and dry infant's head after delivery [C0509459] [U001394]
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Cleanse and dry the area around the wound after the procedure [C0509460] [U001395]
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Cleanse and remove secretions from the area around a nonpoisonous snake bite [C0509461] [U001396]
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Cleanse area with an appropriate solution [C0509462] [U001397]
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Cleanse area with an appropriate solution, based on agency protocol [C0509463] [U001398]
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Cleanse from cleanest to dirtiest areas of the wound [C0509464] [U001399]
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Cleanse genital skin area at regular intervals [C0509465] [U001400]
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Cleanse leg bag daily [C0509466] [U001401]
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Cleanse outer surface with alcohol, as needed [C0509467] [U001402]
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Cleanse perineum [C0509468] [U001403]
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Cleanse perineum and change absorbent pads regularly [C0509469] [U001404]
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Cleanse site of entry or end of Y-connector with alcohol wipe [C0509470] [U001405]
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Cleanse site with circular motion, starting at the point of anticipated venipuncture and moving in an outward circle [C0509471] [U001406]
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Cleanse the area around any drain site or drainage tube last [C0509472] [U001407]
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Cleanse the area around the incision with an appropriate cleansing solution [C0509473] [U001408]
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Cleanse the area before applying an antiseptic or dressing [C0509474] [U001409]
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Cleanse the artificial appliance, as appropriate [C0509475] [U001410]
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Cleanse the body, as needed [C0509476] [U001411]
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Cleanse the collection device, as needed [C0509477] [U001412]
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Cleanse the flap or digit with warm tap water [C0509478] [U001413]
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Cleanse the skin around the ulcer with mild soap and water [C0509479] [U001414]
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Cleanse the surrounding skin with soap and water or other mild antiseptic solution [C0509480] [U001415]
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Cleanse the ulcer with the appropriate nontoxic solution, working in a circular motion from the center [C0509481] [U001416]
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Cleanse umbilical cord with prescribed preparation [C0509482] [U001417]
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Cleanse umbilical stump with alcohol, as needed [C0509483] [U001418]
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Clear airways of mucus immediately after birth [C0509484] [U001419]
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Clear oral, nasal, and tracheal secretions, as appropriate [C0509485] [U001420]
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Clear the tube of all medications by flushing with water [C0509486] [U001421]
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Clearly state expectations for patient's behavior [C0509487] [U001422]
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Close eyes and breathe evenly and slowly [C0509488] [U001423]
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Close the eyes [C0509489] [U001424]
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Coach during second stage labor [C0509490] [U001425]
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Coach during second stage pushing [C0509491] [U001426]
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Coach patient to visually scan affected side of body when performing ADLs or exercises, if indicated [C0509492] [U001427]
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Coach residents and physicians through unfamiliar routines [C0509493] [U001428]
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Coach return demonstrations of exercises, as needed [C0509494] [U001429]
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Coach the patient during difficult weaning trials [C0509495] [U001430]
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Coach to decrease pushing efforts for abnormal (e.g., nonreassuring) fetal heart signs to allow reestablishment of placental perfusion [C0509496] [U001431]
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Collaborate in the development of community action programs [C0509497] [U001432]
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Collaborate with family in problem solving [C0509499] [U001434]
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Collaborate with family members in planning and implementing patient therapies and life-style changes [C0509500] [U001435]
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Collaborate with family members in planning, teaching, and monitoring an exercise plan [C0509501] [U001436]
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Collaborate with home caregivers regarding exercise protocol and ADLs [C0509502] [U001437]
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Collaborate with involved health care providers throughout all phases of anesthesia care [C0509503] [U001438]
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Collaborate with IVF team in screening and selecting gamete donors [C0509498] [U001433]
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Collaborate with occupational, physical, and/or recreational therapists in planning and monitoring an activity program, as appropriate [C0509504] [U001439]
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Collaborate with other health care providers about the choice of options (i.e., whole truth, partial truth, or decision delay) and their needed participation in the options [C0509506] [U001441]
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Collaborate with other health care team members to progress diet as rapidly as possible without complications [C0509508] [U001443]
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Collaborate with other health professionals about continued need for health services, as appropriate [C0509509] [U001444]
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Collaborate with other health professionals to develop the critical path [C0509510] [U001445]
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Collaborate with other health team members to optimize patient's nutritional status, ensuring that 50% of the diet's nonprotein caloric source is fat, rather than carbohydrate [C0509511] [U001446]
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Collaborate with other members of health care team (i.e., occupational therapist, speech pathologist, and dietitian) to provide continuity in patient's rehabilitative plan [C0509512] [U001447]
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Collaborate with other members of health care team to develop a treatment plan; involve patient and/or significant others, as appropriate [C0509513] [U001448]
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Collaborate with patient and family to select appropriate type of patient-controlled infusion device [C0509514] [U001449]
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Collaborate with physical therapy in developing a body mechanics promotion plan, as indicated [C0509515] [U001450]
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Collaborate with physical therapy in developing and executing an exercise program [C0509516] [U001451]
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Collaborate with physical, occupational, and recreational therapists in developing and executing exercise program, as appropriate [C0509517] [U001452]
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Collaborate with physician to institute ICP monitoring, as appropriate [C0509518] [U001453]
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Collaborate with physician to institute invasive hemodynamic monitoring, as appropriate [C0509519] [U001454]
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Collaborate with physician to use CPAP or PEEP to minimize alveolar hypoventilation, as appropriate [C0509520] [U001455]
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Collaborate with physicians to ensure administration of both crystalloids (e.g., normal saline and lactated ringers) and colloids (e.g., Hesban, and Plasmanate), as appropriate [C0509521] [U001456]
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Collaborate with physicians, patient, and family members in selecting the type of narcotic to be used [C0509522] [U001457]
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Collaborate with speech therapist to instruct patient's family about swallowing exercise regimen [C0509523] [U001458]
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Collaborate with the family to complete separate consent forms that specifically name the organs and tissues authorized for removal [C0509524] [U001459]
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Collaborate with the patient, significant other, and other health professionals to select and implement nonpharmacological pain relief measures, as appropriate [C0509525] [U001460]
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Collaborate with the physician if drug, dose, route of administration, or interval changes are indicated, making specific recommendations based on equianalgesic principles [C0509526] [U001461]
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Collaborate with the physician to select the correct size and type of endotracheal (ET) or tracheostomy tube [C0509527] [U001462]
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Collaborate with the physician, patient/family/significant others, and other health team members in planning for continuity of health care [C0509528] [U001463]
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Collect blood, urine, sputum, and wound cultures for temperatures greater than 38C, as appropriate [C0509529] [U001464]
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Collect cerebral spinal fluid specimen, as appropriate, per order or agency protocol [C0509530] [U001465]
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Collect data agreed on for use in the study [C0509531] [U001466]
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Collect, label, and arrange for transport of specimens, as appropriate [C0509532] [U001467]
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Combine crystalloid (e.g., normal saline and lactated ringers) and colloid (e.g., Hespan and Plasmanate) solutions for replacement of intravascular volume, as prescribed [C0509533] [U001468]
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Combine suggestions with naturally occurring events [C0509534] [U001469]
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Comfort infant after painful procedure [C0509535] [U001470]
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Comfort infant when experiencing separation anxiety [C0509536] [U001471]
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Comment on the affective quality accompanying the memories in an empathic manner [C0509537] [U001472]
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Communicate acceptance of discussing loss [C0509538] [U001473]
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Communicate acceptance of feelings, both positive and negative, expressed through play [C0509539] [U001474]
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Communicate behavioral expectations and consequences to patient [C0509540] [U001475]
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Communicate changes in maternal or fetal status to primary practitioner, as appropriate [C0509541] [U001476]
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Communicate established behavioral expectations and consequences with other staff who are caring for patient [C0509542] [U001477]
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Communicate expectation that patient will retain control [C0509543] [U001478]
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Communicate goals of the unit/agency [C0509544] [U001479]
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Communicate information about child's condition to those who need this information to provide safe supervision or appropriate educational opportunities for child [C0509545] [U001480]
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Communicate information about patient's risk to other nursing staff [C0509546] [U001481]
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Communicate information to the surgical team, as appropriate [C0509547] [U001482]
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Communicate intervention plan and modifications to treatment team on a regular basis [C0509548] [U001483]
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Communicate patient status and progress to family, as appropriate [C0509549] [U001484]
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Communicate patient's discharge plans, as appropriate [C0509550] [U001485]
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Communicate purpose of play session [C0509551] [U001486]
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Communicate regularly with researcher about progress of data collection, as appropriate [C0509552] [U001487]
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Communicate risk to other care providers [C0509553] [U001488]
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Communicate rules, behavioral expectations, and consequences to patient [C0509554] [U001489]
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Communicate rules, behavioral expectations, and consequences using simple language with visual cues, as necessary [C0509555] [U001490]
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Communicate situation to the school nurse to promote support for younger sibling, in accord with parental wishes [C0509556] [U001491]
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Communicate special care considerations--such as blindness, hearing loss, or handicap--to OR staff, as appropriate [C0509557] [U001492]
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Communicate test results to primary practitioner or midwife [C0509558] [U001493]
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Communicate the established behavioral expectations and consequences to the patient in language that is easily understood and nonpunitive [C0509559] [U001494]
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Communicate the program's goal attainment evaluation to the planning/advisory committee [C0509560] [U001495]
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Communicate willingness to discuss death [C0509561] [U001496]
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Communicate with simple, direct, descriptive statements [C0509562] [U001497]
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Compare and record regularly any changes in the wound [C0509563] [U001498]
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Compare artwork to patient's developmental level [C0509564] [U001499]
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Compare current status with previous status to detect improvements and deterioration in patient's condition [C0509565] [U001500]
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Compare data gathered from observations of behavior during play session with data obtained from history [C0509566] [U001501]
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Compare equipment on cart with list of designated equipment [C0509567] [U001502]
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Compare hemodynamic parameters with other clinical signs and symptoms [C0509568] [U001503]
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Compare machine-derived data with nurse's perception of patient's condition [C0509569] [U001504]
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Compare newborn's weight with estimated gestational age [C0509570] [U001505]
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Compare postdialysis vitals and blood chemistries to predialysis values [C0509571] [U001506]
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Compare requirements of policies and standards with current practices [C0509572] [U001507]
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Compare results of data collected with preestablished norms [C0509573] [U001508]
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Compare results with previous values obtained when the patient was not ill (if available) to determine baseline values [C0509574] [U001509]
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Compare test results with other related laboratory and/or diagnostic tests [C0509575] [U001510]
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Complete a urinalysis about every 2 wk to 1 mo [C0509576] [U001511]
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Complete appropriate Department of Health or other records for monitoring abnormal results, such as high blood pressure [C0509577] [U001512]
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Complete appropriate written referral [C0509578] [U001513]
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Complete delivery record and report of death, as appropriate [C0509579] [U001514]
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Complete evaluation forms at appropriate time intervals [C0509580] [U001515]
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Complete incident report form(s) to include factual information, patient hospital number, medical diagnosis, and date of admission [C0509581] [U001516]
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Complete preoperative checklist [C0509582] [U001517]
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Complete total body assessment, typically working from head to toe, front to back [C0509583] [U001518]
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Complete trial evaluation forms [C0509584] [U001519]
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Comply with regulations for third-party reimbursement [C0509585] [U001520]
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Compress sternum 0.5 to 0.75 inches using a 3:1 ratio for delivering 90 compressions and 30 breaths per minute [C0509586] [U001521]
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Conclude session with a summary of the proceedings [C0509587] [U001522]
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Conduct a primary survey of all body systems, as appropriate [C0509588] [U001523]
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Conduct a tour of the postsurgical unit(s) and waiting area(s), as appropriate [C0509589] [U001524]
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Conduct a tour of the procedure/treatment room and waiting area, as appropriate [C0509590] [U001525]
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Conduct chart audit to determine current patterns of care for patient population [C0509591] [U001526]
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Conduct data analysis, as appropriate [C0509592] [U001527]
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Conduct educational programs for targeted risk groups [C0509593] [U001528]
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Conduct group life history discussions, as appropriate [C0509595] [U001530]
----


Conduct programs in schools on the avoidance of drugs and alcohol as recreational activities [C0509596] [U001531]
----


Conduct staff education needed to implement trial [C0509597] [U001532]
----


Conduct tests to evaluate fetal status and placental function, such as nonstress, oxytocin challenge, biophysical profiles, and ultrasound tests [C0509598] [U001533]
----


Confer with dietician to determine daily caloric intake necessary to attain and/or maintain target weight [C0509599] [U001534]
----


Confer with health care team on routine basis about patient's progress [C0509600] [U001535]
----


Confer with team and patient to set a target weight, if patient is not within a recommended weight range for age and body frame [C0509601] [U001536]
----


Confront patient about impaired judgment, when appropriate [C0509603] [U001538]
----


Confront patient's ambivalent (angry or depressed) feelings [C0509604] [U001539]
----


Connect blood-collecting tubing and bag [C0509605] [U001540]
----


Connect catheter to medication administration pump, as appropriate [C0509606] [U001541]
----


Connect extension tubing and aspirate for blood return [C0509607] [U001542]
----


Connect family with the North American Malignant Hyperthermia Registry and the Medic Alert Hotline [C0509608] [U001543]
----


Connect needle to IV tubing or heplock, as appropriate [C0509609] [U001544]
----


Connect patient to the instrumentation device, as needed [C0509610] [U001545]
----


Connect retention catheter to a bedside drainage bag or leg bag [C0509611] [U001546]
----


Connect the person to an ECG monitor [C0509612] [U001547]
----


Connect tube to suction, as appropriate [C0509613] [U001548]
----


Connect tubing to needle and allow fluids to run by gravity or under pressure, as required by flow rate [C0509614] [U001549]
----


Consider accessibility, consumer preference, and cost in program planning [C0509616] [U001551]
----


Consider acupressure points as sites of stimulation, as appropriate [C0509617] [U001552]
----


Consider age of patient when promoting self-care activities [C0509618] [U001553]
----


Consider appropriate potassium preparations when supplementing potassium (e.g., chloride-associated hypochloremia; gluconate; acetate; citrate; bicarbonate, decreased chloride levels and decreased serum potassium; sugar-free, for extracellular increases; or non-sugar-free, for intracellular increases), as appropriate [C0509619] [U001554]
----


Consider cultural influences on pain response [C0509620] [U001555]
----


Consider employee growth in work assignments [C0509621] [U001556]
----


Consider influences of pharmacokinetics (e.g., half-life, peak, protein binding, and excretion) when evaluating toxic and therapeutic levels of drugs [C0509622] [U001557]
----


Consider needs of others in addition to needs of particular individual [C0509623] [U001558]
----


Consider patient's food preferences, as governed by personal choices and cultural and religious preferences [C0509625] [U001560]
----


Consider patient's response to lack of privacy [C0509626] [U001561]
----


Consider referrals for patient, family, and significant others to support groups and other resources, as appropriate [C0509627] [U001562]
----


Consider such distraction techniques as play, activity therapy, reading stories, singing songs, or rhythm activities for children [C0509628] [U001563]
----


Consider that it is easier to increase a behavior than to decrease a behavior [C0509629] [U001564]
----


Consider that multiple test abnormalities are more likely to be significant than single test abnormalities [C0509630] [U001565]
----


Consider the individual's willingness to participate, ability to participate, preference, past experiences, and contraindications, before selecting a specific relaxation strategy [C0509631] [U001566]
----


Consider the patient's willingness to participate, ability to participate, preference, support of significant others for method, and contraindications when selecting a pain relief strategy [C0509632] [U001567]
----


Consider the predictability of the outcome [C0509633] [U001568]
----


Consider the resources that are available [C0509634] [U001569]
----


Consider type and source of pain when selecting pain relief strategy [C0509635] [U001570]
----


Consider use of continuous infusion, either alone or in conjunction with bolus opioids, to maintain serum levels [C0509636] [U001571]
----


Consider using alternate methods of weaning, as determined by patient's response to the current method [C0509637] [U001572]
----


Construct treatment plan to treat the problem [C0509638] [U001573]
----


Consult appropriate references/texts for clinical implication of unfamiliar tests [C0509640] [U001575]
----


Consult guides to recommended books from self-help groups [C0509641] [U001576]
----


Consult physical therapist about ambulation plan, as needed [C0509642] [U001577]
----


Consult physical therapy for type, number, and sequence of movement patterns required to enhance balance [C0509643] [U001578]
----


Consult physical therapy to determine optimal position for patient during exercise and number of repetitions for each movement pattern [C0509644] [U001579]
----


Consult physician if oral dryness, irritation, and discomfort persist [C0509645] [U001580]
----


Consult physician if signs and symptoms of constipation or impaction persist [C0509646] [U001581]
----


Consult physician if signs and symptoms of fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance persist or worsen [C0509647] [U001582]
----


Consult physician if signs and symptoms of glossitis and stomatitis persist or worsen [C0509648] [U001583]
----


Consult physician if signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia persist or worsen [C0509649] [U001584]
----


Consult physician if signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia persist or worsen [C0509650] [U001585]
----


Consult physician on administration of electrolyte-sparing medications (e.g., Spiranolactone), as appropriate [C0509651] [U001586]
----


Consult physician or dentist about readjustment of wires/appliances and alternative methods of oral care, if irritation of oral mucous membranes occurs from these devices [C0509652] [U001587]
----


Consult Physician's Desk Reference and other references, as necessary [C0509639] [U001574]
----


Consult physician, if signs and symptoms of fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance persist or worsen [C0509647] [U001589]
----


Consult physician, if signs and symptoms of diarrhea persist [C0509653] [U001588]
----


Consult physician, if signs and symptoms of fluid volume excess persist or worsen [C0509654] [U001590]
----


Consult with a librarian who is skilled in book finding [C0509655] [U001591]
----


Consult with a pharmacist whenever you have doubts about an unfamiliar drug or dose that is prescribed [C0509656] [U001592]
----


Consult with attending physician about indicators of actual or potential complications [C0509657] [U001593]
----


Consult with clinical pain experts for a patient who is having difficulty achieving pain control [C0509658] [U001594]
----


Consult with coworkers to confirm data, as appropriate [C0509659] [U001595]
----


Consult with dietitian about ways to increase intake of high-energy foods [C0509660] [U001596]
----


Consult with family to establish patient's preinjury cognitive baseline [C0509661] [U001597]
----


Consult with nursing staff or other health professionals to develop action plans, as appropriate [C0509662] [U001598]
----


Consult with obstetrician to obtain fetal blood sample, as appropriate [C0509663] [U001599]
----


Consult with occupational and physical therapists concerning timing and strategies to facilitate reintegration of neglected body parts and function [C0509664] [U001600]
----


Consult with other health care personnel about use of supplemental oxygen during activity and/or sleep [C0509665] [U001601]
----


Consult with other health care personnel in selecting a method for weaning [C0509666] [U001602]
----


Consult with other health care personnel in selection of a ventilator mode [C0509667] [U001603]
----


Consult with other health care personnel to determine the best form of the drug to administer via the nasogastric or gastrostomy tube [C0509668] [U001604]
----


Consult with other health care professionals to minimize the number and frequency of drugs needed for a therapeutic effect [C0509669] [U001605]
----


Consult with other health care team members in selecting the type and strength of enteral feeding [C0509670] [U001606]
----


Consult with other health care team members, and recommend equipment/devices for patient use [C0509671] [U001607]
----


Consult with patient, family members, and physician to adjust lockout interval, basal rate, and demand dosage, according to patient responsiveness [C0509672] [U001608]
----


Consult with physician about a decrease/increase in frequency of bowel sounds [C0509673] [U001609]
----


Consult with physician about changes in the treatment regimen, as necessary [C0509674] [U001610]
----


Consult with physician and patient regarding use of suppositories [C0509675] [U001611]
----


Consult with physician or pharmacist, as appropriate [C0509676] [U001612]
----


Consult with physician to determine hemodynamic parameters, and maintain hemodynamic parameters within this range [C0509677] [U001613]
----


Consult with physician to determine optimal head of bed (HOB) placement (e.g., 0, 15, or 30 degrees) and monitor patient's responses to head positioning [C0509678] [U001614]
----


Consult with representatives from drug companies, as appropriate [C0509679] [U001615]
----


Consult with therapist and/or physician to gradually advance consistency of patient's food [C0509680] [U001616]
----


Contact appropriate agency/health care provider [C0509681] [U001617]
----


Contact appropriate personnel [C0509682] [U001618]
----


Contact national and local resource organizations for resource materials [C0509683] [U001619]
----


Contact other agencies using the product for additional information [C0509684] [U001620]
----


Contact patient and family postdischarge, as appropriate, to answer questions and discuss concerns associated with the medication regimen [C0509685] [U001621]
----


Contact physician, as appropriate [C0509686] [U001622]
----


Contain contamination when it occurs [C0509687] [U001623]
----


Continue compressions until heart rate is >80 beats per minute [C0509688] [U001624]
----


Continue electronic monitoring through second-stage labor or up to the time of cesarean delivery [C0509689] [U001625]
----


Continue intervention for Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Intrapartum [C0509690] [U001626]
----


Continue irrigating the wound until the prescribed volume is used or the solution returns clear [C0509691] [U001627]
----


Continue play sessions on a regular basis to establish trust and reduce fear of unfamiliar equipment or treatments [C0509692] [U001628]
----


Continue to monitor heart rate(s) of second or third fetus [C0509693] [U001629]
----


Continue ventilations until adequate spontaneous respirations begin and color becomes pink [C0509694] [U001630]
----


Continue with the breathing exercise focusing on the mental device chosen (e.g., "one"), as long as needed or desired [C0509695] [U001631]
----


Continuously monitor leech until it is fully distended (10 to 15 min after attachment) and drops off patient [C0509696] [U001632]
----


Continuously monitor patient temperature [C0509697] [U001633]
----


Contract with patient (as patient is able) to maintain control of behavior [C0509698] [U001634]
----


Contract with patient's visitors for limited visitation schedule to allow for adequate rest periods to reduce respiratory compromise, if indicated [C0509699] [U001635]
----


Contract with patient, as appropriate, for "no self-harm" [C0509700] [U001636]
----


Control bleeding [C0509701] [U001637]
----


Control environmental pests, as appropriate [C0509703] [U001639]
----


Control fluid intake by regulating softness of nipple, size of the hole, and size of the bottle [C0509704] [U001640]
----


Control or prevent undesirable or excessive noise, when possible [C0509705] [U001641]
----


Control stimuli, as appropriate, for patient needs [C0509706] [U001642]
----


Control the patient's pain, as appropriate [C0509707] [U001643]
----


Control the size and competencies of the group, as appropriate [C0509708] [U001644]
----


Convert to alternate oxygen delivery device to promote comfort, as appropriate [C0509709] [U001645]
----


Convey confidence in patient's ability to handle situation [C0509711] [U001647]
----


Convey permissive attitude to aid in trance induction [C0509712] [U001648]
----


Convey recognition of accomplishments during relationship [C0509713] [U001649]
----


Cool the skin with water in minor burns [C0509714] [U001650]
----


Coordinate a token or point system of reinforcement for complex or multiple behaviors [C0509715] [U001651]
----


Coordinate activities of the multidisciplinary team for treatment process [C0509716] [U001652]
----


Coordinate appropriate continuing education and training, as necessary [C0509717] [U001653]
----


Coordinate cleaning and preparation of the operating room for the next patient [C0509718] [U001654]
----


Coordinate counseling for the patient and/or family (e.g., clergy, Alcoholics Anonymous), if appropriate [C0509719] [U001655]
----


Coordinate diagnostic testing, as appropriate [C0509720] [U001656]
----


Coordinate efforts of different health care providers to ensure a timely discharge [C0509721] [U001657]
----


Coordinate emergency transport, as needed [C0509722] [U001658]
----


Coordinate evaluation process, as necessary [C0509723] [U001659]
----


Coordinate follow-up care for work-related injuries and illnesses [C0509724] [U001660]
----


Coordinate referrals relevant to linkages among health care providers [C0509726] [U001662]
----


Coordinate referrals to relevant health care providers, as appropriate [C0509727] [U001663]
----


Coordinate resources within the facility to form a planning/advisory committee that can contribute to positive outcomes for the program, and provide a forum for ensuring commitment to the program [C0509728] [U001664]
----


Coordinate services to at-risk groups and communities [C0509729] [U001665]
----


Coordinate synchronization of donor and recipient hormonal cycles [C0509730] [U001666]
----


Coordinate the return of the blood container to the lab after a blood reaction [C0509731] [U001667]
----


Coordinate timing of invasive procedures with platelet or fresh frozen plasma transfusions, if appropriate [C0509732] [U001668]
----


Coordinate transfer and positioning with stage of anesthesia or level of consciousness [C0509733] [U001669]
----


Coordinate volunteers for in-home services, as appropriate [C0509734] [U001670]
----


Coordinate with the patient opportunities for review of the contract and goals [C0509735] [U001671]
----


Coordinate with the patient periodic review dates for assessment of progress toward goals [C0509736] [U001672]
----


Coordinate/schedule time needed by each service to deliver care, as appropriate [C0509737] [U001673]
----


Copy patient's artwork for files, as needed and as appropriate [C0509738] [U001674]
----


Correct information misinterpretations, as appropriate [C0509739] [U001675]
----


Correct malfunctioning equipment [C0509740] [U001676]
----


Correct misconceptions, misinformation, and inaccuracies about breastfeeding [C0509741] [U001677]
----


Correct preoperative dehydration, as appropriate [C0509743] [U001679]
----


Correct unrealistic expectations of the surgery, as appropriate [C0509744] [U001680]
----


Cosign charting with students, as appropriate [C0509745] [U001681]
----


Counsel employee on how to improve performance, as appropriate [C0509747] [U001683]
----


Counsel family members on additional effective coping skills for their own use [C0509748] [U001684]
----


Counsel family members on effective coping skills for use by the patient [C0509749] [U001685]
----


Counsel patient about changes in sexuality during pregnancy [C0509750] [U001686]
----


Counsel patient about contraceptive use [C0509751] [U001687]
----


Counsel patient on ways to adapt work environment to meet physical needs of pregnancy [C0509752] [U001688]
----


Counsel patient who has abnormal findings about treatment alternatives or need for further evaluation [C0509753] [U001689]
----


Counsel, when appropriate [C0509754] [U001690]
----


Count all controlled substances with an RN on opposite shift [C0509755] [U001691]
----


Count controlled substances received from pharmacy [C0509756] [U001692]
----


Count or weigh diapers, as appropriate [C0509757] [U001693]
----


Count sponges, sharps, and instruments before, during, and after surgery, as per agency policy [C0509758] [U001694]
----


Cover any open or exposed bony parts [C0509759] [U001695]
----


Cover exposed body parts [C0509760] [U001696]
----


Cover patient with heated blanket for transport to postanesthesia care unit [C0509761] [U001697]
----


Cover patient with reflective blanket [C0509762] [U001698]
----


Cover the hands with mittens, as appropriate [C0509763] [U001699]
----


Cover the patient with a sheet, only as appropriate [C0509764] [U001700]
----


Cover windows, as appropriate [C0509765] [U001701]
----


Cover with a blanket, as appropriate [C0509766] [U001702]
----


Cover with warm blankets [C0509767] [U001703]
----


Cover with warmed blankets, as appropriate [C0509768] [U001704]
----


Cradle and carry an infant or small child [C0509769] [U001705]
----


Create a homelike environment [C0509770] [U001706]
----


Create a low-stimulation environment for detoxification [C0509771] [U001707]
----


Create a pleasant, relaxing environment at mealtime [C0509773] [U001709]
----


Create a quiet, nondisrupting environment with dim lights and comfortable temperature, when possible [C0509774] [U001710]
----


Create a relaxed, accepting atmosphere [C0509775] [U001711]
----


Create a safe environment for the patient [C0509776] [U001712]
----


Create a safe, well-defined space for child to explore and learn [C0509777] [U001713]
----


Create a work environment that validates the importance of each employee to the organization [C0509778] [U001714]
----


Create an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere [C0509779] [U001715]
----


Create an atmosphere to facilitate trust [C0509780] [U001716]
----


Create an environment that facilitates patient practicing religion, as appropriate [C0509781] [U001717]
----


Create climate of warmth and acceptance [C0509782] [U001718]
----


Create environment that fosters privacy [C0509783] [U001719]
----


Create keepsakes and present to family before discharge, as appropriate [C0509784] [U001720]
----


Culture catheter tip, as appropriate [C0509785] [U001721]
----


Cut food into small pieces [C0509786] [U001722]
----


Cut normal thickness toenails when soft, using a toenail clipper and using the curve of the toe as a guide [C0509787] [U001723]
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