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Observe a sick or injured child/dependent adult for signs of abuse [C0513938] [U005969]
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Observe cannulas for kinks or disconnections [C0513939] [U005970]
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Observe characteristics of return fluid [C0513941] [U005972]
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Observe closely during suicidal crisis [C0513942] [U005973]
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Observe closely for postpartum hemorrhage [C0513943] [U005974]
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Observe cultural taboos about touch [C0513944] [U005975]
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Observe effects of medication on mother and fetus [C0513945] [U005976]
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Observe extremities for color, warmth, swelling, pulses, texture, edema, and ulcerations [C0513947] [U005978]
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Observe for abnormal (e.g., nonreassuring) fetal heart rate signs, such as bradycardia, tachycardia, nonreactivity, variable decelerations, late decelerations, prolonged decelerations, decreased long-term and/or short-term variability, and sinusoidal pattern [C0513948] [U005979]
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Observe for blood return in the needle [C0513949] [U005980]
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Observe for hemolysis, as indicated by blood in the urine, hemolyzed blood specimens, increase in daily serum hemoglobin, frank bleeding, and hyperkalemia [C0513950] [U005981]
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Observe for hemorrhage [C0513951] [U005982]
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Observe for nonverbal cues of discomfort, especially in those unable to communicate effectively [C0513953] [U005984]
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Observe for onset or change in uterine activity [C0513954] [U005985]
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Observe for pain relief, side effects, or adverse reactions from medication administered [C0513955] [U005986]
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Observe for placental abnormalities, as appropriate [C0513956] [U005987]
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Observe for relaxation and verbalizations of decreases in discomfort or nausea [C0513957] [U005988]
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Observe for rise of chest without gastric distention to check placement [C0513958] [U005989]
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Observe for side effects of medication [C0513959] [U005990]
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Observe for signs and symptoms of infection at interpleural catheter insertion site [C0513960] [U005991]
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Observe for signs of airway occlusion [C0513962] [U005993]
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Observe for signs of infection [C0513965] [U005996]
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Observe for signs of intrapleural fluid accumulation [C0513966] [U005997]
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Observe for signs of jaundice [C0513967] [U005998]
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Observe for signs of oxygen-induced hypoventilation [C0513969] [U006000]
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Observe for signs of shock [C0513970] [U006001]
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Observe for signs of uteroplacental insufficiency (e.g., late decelerations) during the process of induction [C0513972] [U006003]
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Observe for variable or prolonged fetal heart decelerations during intrapartal electronic monitoring [C0513974] [U006005]
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Observe leech to ensure attachment [C0513975] [U006006]
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Observe monitor strip for the presence or absence of late decelerations [C0513976] [U006007]
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Observe patient application of TENS and inspection of skin surfaces [C0513977] [U006008]
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Observe patient during and after meals/snacks to ensure that adequate intake is achieved and maintained [C0513978] [U006009]
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Observe patient for a specified period after medication administration [C0513979] [U006010]
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Observe patient response to therapy and report and document, according to agency protocol [C0513980] [U006011]
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Observe patient return demonstrate the skill [C0513981] [U006012]
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Observe peer during performance of service, as required for evaluation [C0513983] [U006014]
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Observe safety precautions [C0513984] [U006015]
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Observe skin turgor regularly [C0513985] [U006016]
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Observe the patient perform the prescribed activity/exercise [C0513986] [U006017]
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Observe the patient's selection of foods appropriate to prescribed diet [C0513987] [U006018]
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Observe the patient's use of play equipment [C0513988] [U006019]
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Observe universal precautions [C0513989] [U006020]
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Observe volume, shade, color, and consistency of drainage from lung, and record appropriately [C0513991] [U006022]
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Obtain 12-lead EKG, if appropriate [C0513992] [U006023]
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Obtain 3- to 5-cc specimen of blood [C0513993] [U006024]
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Obtain a guaiac for stools, as appropriate [C0513994] [U006025]
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Obtain a physician consult when patient data indicates a needed change in medical therapy [C0513995] [U006026]
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Obtain a physician's order and administer antiemetic, as needed [C0513996] [U006027]
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Obtain a physician's order, if required by institutional policy, to use a physically restrictive intervention [C0513997] [U006028]
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Obtain a physician's order, if required by institutional policy, to use a physically-restrictive intervention [C0513997] [U006029]
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Obtain a physician's order, if required by institutional policy, to use a physically-restrictive intervention or to reduce use [C0513998] [U006030]
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Obtain a report from the operating room nurse and anesthetist/anesthesiologist [C0513999] [U006031]
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Obtain a tight seal with a mask that covers the chin, mouth, and nose [C0514001] [U006033]
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Obtain adequate training/orientation before performing testing [C0514002] [U006034]
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Obtain an accurate estimate of fetal age by last menstrual period report, prior ultrasound dating reports, or obstetrical history, if available [C0514003] [U006035]
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Obtain and maintain a large-bore IV [C0514004] [U006036]
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Obtain arterial blood gas levels, if appropriate [C0514005] [U006037]
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Obtain baseline EKG, as appropriate [C0514006] [U006038]
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Obtain baseline maternal weight [C0514007] [U006039]
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Obtain baseline oxygen saturation and EKG rhythm, as appropriate [C0514008] [U006040]
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Obtain baseline tracing of fetal heart rate(s) per protocol for specific testing procedure [C0514009] [U006041]
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Obtain baseline vital signs [C0514010] [U006042]
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Obtain blood and urine samples [C0514011] [U006043]
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Obtain blood sample and first voided urine specimen after a transfusion reaction [C0514012] [U006044]
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Obtain blood specimens for cross-matching, as appropriate [C0514013] [U006045]
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Obtain blood specimens, as appropriate [C0514014] [U006046]
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Obtain cardiac output by administering cardiac output injectate within 4 sec and average three injections that are within less than 1 L of each other [C0514015] [U006047]
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Obtain cell count cultures of peritoneal effluent, if indicated [C0514016] [U006048]
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Obtain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage samples, as appropriate [C0514017] [U006049]
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Obtain cervical cultures, as appropriate [C0514018] [U006050]
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Obtain chest x-ray film daily [C0514019] [U006052]
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Obtain clear picture of anatomic structures on the monitor [C0514020] [U006053]
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Obtain client history [C0514021] [U006054]
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Obtain consent for organ donation from family, as appropriate [C0514023] [U006056]
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Obtain consent for the insertion procedure, as appropriate [C0514024] [U006057]
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Obtain consent for treatment, as appropriate [C0514025] [U006058]
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Obtain consultation from the appropriate health care worker to initiate new treatment or change existing treatments [C0514026] [U006059]
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Obtain cord blood gas levels at the time of delivery to evaluate effectiveness of intervention [C0514027] [U006060]
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Obtain cord blood, if Rh negative or as needed for cord blood gas evaluation [C0514028] [U006061]
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Obtain cultures, as needed [C0514029] [U006062]
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Obtain data related to effectiveness of treatment [C0514030] [U006063]
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Obtain demographical information from donor [C0514031] [U006064]
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Obtain electrocardiogram [C0514032] [U006065]
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Obtain emergency telephone numbers [C0514033] [U006066]
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Obtain family health history, as appropriate [C0514034] [U006067]
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Obtain financial clearance from third-party payers, as necessary [C0514035] [U006068]
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Obtain history of sexually transmitted diseases and frequency of intercourse, as appropriate [C0514037] [U006070]
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Obtain history of the problem to be treated by hypnosis [C0514038] [U006071]
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Obtain infant footprints, handprints, length, and weight, as needed [C0514039] [U006072]
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Obtain information about normal behavior and routines [C0514040] [U006073]
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Obtain information about the patient's past medical history [C0514041] [U006074]
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Obtain information and signature of patient or responsible adult on assignment of benefits form, as needed [C0514042] [U006075]
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Obtain informed consent [C0514044] [U006077]
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Obtain informed consent before invasive procedures [C0514045] [U006078]
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Obtain informed consent for health-screening procedures, as appropriate [C0514046] [U006079]
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Obtain informed consent, when appropriate [C0514047] [U006080]
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Obtain lab specimens for analysis of altered sodium levels (e.g., serum and urine sodium, serum and urine chloride, urine osmolality, and urine specific gravity), as appropriate [C0514048] [U006081]
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Obtain laboratory specimens for monitoring of altered fluid or electrolyte levels (e.g., hematocrit, BUN, protein, sodium, and potassium levels), as appropriate [C0514049] [U006082]
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Obtain medical clearance for instituting a stretching exercise plan, as needed [C0514050] [U006083]
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Obtain midstream voided specimen for urinalysis, as appropriate [C0514051] [U006084]
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Obtain or verify patient's informed consent [C0514052] [U006085]
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Obtain or verify physician order [C0514053] [U006086]
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Obtain or write a prescription for equipment, as appropriate [C0514054] [U006087]
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Obtain ordered specimen for laboratory analysis of acid-base balance (e.g., ABG, urine, and serum levels), as appropriate [C0514055] [U006088]
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Obtain ordered specimens for laboratory analysis of electrolyte levels (e.g., AGB, urine, and serum levels), as appropriate [C0514056] [U006089]
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Obtain patient evaluation of product, as appropriate [C0514057] [U006090]
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Obtain patient's attention through touch [C0514059] [U006092]
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Obtain patient's informed consent [C0514060] [U006093]
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Obtain permission of patient and partner when other health care personnel enter delivery area [C0514061] [U006094]
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Obtain physician order for pass, as appropriate [C0514062] [U006095]
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Obtain physician order for patient self-medication, as appropriate [C0514063] [U006096]
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Obtain physician's orders for patient care [C0514064] [U006097]
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Obtain required sample, according to protocol [C0514065] [U006098]
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Obtain signature of patient or responsible adult on release of information form [C0514066] [U006099]
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Obtain signature of patient or responsible person on "sign-out"form [C0514067] [U006100]
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Obtain specimens for analysis [C0514068] [U006101]
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Obtain specimens for genetic studies or autopsy, as appropriate [C0514069] [U006102]
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Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis of calcium and associated electrolyte levels (e.g., ABG, urine, and serum levels), as appropriate [C0514070] [U006103]
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Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis of magnesium level, as appropriate [C0514071] [U006104]
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Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis of phosphate and associated electrolyte levels (e.g., ABG, urine, and serum levels), as appropriate [C0514072] [U006105]
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Obtain specimens for laboratory analysis of potassium levels and associated electrolyte imbalances (e.g., ABG, urine, and serum levels), as appropriate [C0514073] [U006106]
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Obtain specimens, as needed [C0514074] [U006107]
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Obtain stool for culture and sensitivity, if diarrhea continues [C0514075] [U006108]
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Obtain summary of study results for participating staff and interested study subjects [C0514076] [U006109]
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Obtain urine and cervical cultures [C0514077] [U006110]
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Obtain urine for culture and sensitivity testing, as needed [C0514078] [U006111]
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Obtain urine specimen through closed urinary drainage system's port [C0514079] [U006112]
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Obtain urine specimen, as needed [C0514080] [U006113]
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Obtain venous or arterial pressures, as appropriate [C0514081] [U006114]
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Obtain verbal contract from patient to refrain from fire-setting activity [C0514082] [U006115]
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Obtain written consent for insertion of interpleural catheter [C0514083] [U006116]
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Obtain written consent from donor authorizing collection and use of blood [C0514084] [U006117]
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Offer age-appropriate toys or materials [C0514085] [U006118]
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Offer antiflatulence medications, as appropriate [C0514086] [U006119]
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Offer back rub, as appropriate [C0514087] [U006120]
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Offer culturally appropriate foods [C0514088] [U006121]
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Offer diversional activities while patient is in radiation protection [C0514089] [U006122]
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Offer emotional support to the patient and family [C0514090] [U006123]
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Offer environmental stimulation through contact with varied personnel [C0514091] [U006124]
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Offer family postmortem viewing of body, when possible [C0514092] [U006125]
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Offer fluids and soft foods frequently [C0514093] [U006126]
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Offer foods or liquids that can be formed into a bolus before swallowing [C0514094] [U006127]
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Offer foods rich in magnesium (e.g., cocoa powder, nuts, cereals, seafood, meats, and legumes), as appropriate [C0514095] [U006128]
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Offer hand washing after toileting and before meals [C0514096] [U006129]
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Offer herbs and spices as an alternative to salt [C0514097] [U006130]
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Offer medication to prevent pregnancy, as appropriate [C0514098] [U006131]
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Offer opportunity to smell foods to stimulate appetite [C0514099] [U006132]
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Offer pacifier to infant during feeding, as appropriate [C0514100] [U006133]
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Offer pacifier to infant, as appropriate [C0514101] [U006134]
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Offer positive feedback about self-care foot activities [C0514102] [U006135]
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Offer positive reinforcement for patient's independently made decisions [C0514103] [U006136]
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Offer prophylaxic antibiotic medication against venereal disease [C0514104] [U006137]
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Offer six small feedings daily, as tolerated [C0514105] [U006138]
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Offer six small feedings, rather than three meals, as appropriate [C0514106] [U006139]
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Offer snacks (e.g., frequent drinks and fresh fruits/fruit juice), as appropriate [C0514107] [U006140]
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Offer solutions to financial difficulties [C0514108] [U006141]
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Offer spiritual support to the patient and/or family (e.g., contact clergy), as appropriate [C0514109] [U006142]
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Offer structured activities within designated area to facilitate patient cooperation with restriction [C0514110] [U006143]
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Offer suggestions for appropriate pass activities, as needed [C0514111] [U006144]
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Offer the patient a bland and easily digested diet [C0514112] [U006145]
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Offer to be a listener [C0514113] [U006146]
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Offer to be a listener for significant other [C0514114] [U006147]
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Offer to be an advocate for the child [C0514115] [U006148]
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Offer to be an advocate for the family [C0514116] [U006149]
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Offer to contact other support persons (e.g., priest/rabbi), as appropriate [C0514117] [U006150]
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Offer to hang up clothing or place in dresser [C0514118] [U006151]
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Offer to launder clothing, as necessary [C0514119] [U006152]
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Offer to remain with patient during initial interactions with others on the unit [C0514120] [U006153]
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Offer to remain with patient in a new environment during initial interactions with others [C0514121] [U006154]
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Offer to rinse special garments, such as nylons [C0514122] [U006155]
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Offer warm bath or shower [C0514123] [U006156]
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Offer warm fluids or milk [C0514124] [U006157]
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Open packaged foods [C0514125] [U006158]
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Open sterile supplies and instruments using aseptic technique [C0514126] [U006159]
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Open the airway, using the chin lift or jaw thrust technique, as appropriate [C0514127] [U006160]
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Order emergency laboratory or blood [C0514128] [U006161]
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Order homemaker services, as appropriate [C0514129] [U006162]
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Order new or replacement equipment, as necessary [C0514130] [U006163]
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Order patient education materials, as appropriate [C0514131] [U006164]
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Order serum bilirubin levels, as appropriate, per protocol or primary practitioner request [C0514132] [U006165]
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Order specialty items for patient, as appropriate [C0514133] [U006166]
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Order specimen-related routine laboratory tests, as appropriate [C0514134] [U006167]
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Orient family to the health care setting, such as hospital unit or clinic [C0514136] [U006169]
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Orient patient to physical "setup" of room [C0514137] [U006170]
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Orient patient/family/significant others to agency facilities [C0514139] [U006172]
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Orient patient/family/significant others to immediate environment [C0514140] [U006173]
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Orient patient(s)/significant others to educational program and the objectives it is designed to accomplish [C0514138] [U006171]
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Orient students to the unit/agency [C0514141] [U006174]
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Orient to computer system, as appropriate [C0514142] [U006175]
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Orient to time, place, and person [C0514143] [U006176]
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Outline major content area(s) [C0514144] [U006177]
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