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Raise and move patient with a hydraulic lift, as necessary [C0515199] [U007264]
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Raise siderails, as appropriate [C0515200] [U007265]
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Raise the head of the bed slightly to prevent pooling of fluids in head or face [C0515201] [U007266]
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Read a prepared script to patient, pausing for enough time for the statement to be internally repeated [C0515202] [U007267]
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Read aloud, as needed or feasible [C0515203] [U007268]
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Read mail, newspaper, and other pertinent information to patient [C0515204] [U007269]
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Ready an area and equipment for triage [C0515205] [U007270]
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Rearrange the environment to use the right or left visual field, such as positioning personal items, television, or reading materials within view on unaffected side [C0515206] [U007271]
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Reassure and assist parents in their supportive role with their child [C0515208] [U007273]
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Reassure and calm mother and support person(s) [C0515209] [U007274]
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Reassure patient of personal safety or security [C0515210] [U007275]
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Reassure patient of your interest in him/her as a person, as appropriate [C0515211] [U007276]
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Reassure patient that depression and fatigue commonly occur during withdrawal [C0515212] [U007277]
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Reassure patient that hair will grow back after radiation treatment is terminated, as appropriate [C0515213] [U007278]
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Reassure the patient of safety [C0515214] [U007279]
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Recharge batteries in portable patient care equipment [C0515215] [U007280]
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Recognize and report presence of electrolyte imbalances [C0515217] [U007282]
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Recognize and respect sibling who may not be emotionally ready to visit an ill brother or sister [C0515218] [U007283]
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Recognize presence of blood pressure alterations [C0515222] [U007287]
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Recognize primary caregiver's need for relief from continuous care responsibilities [C0515223] [U007288]
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Recognize psychological effects of underlying condition [C0515224] [U007289]
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Recognize that a delay in series administration does not indicate restarting the schedule [C0515225] [U007290]
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Recognize that each sibling responds differently [C0515226] [U007291]
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Recognize that incorrect test results most often result from clerical errors [C0515227] [U007292]
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Recognize that trough drug levels are useful for demonstrating satisfactory therapeutic level [C0515228] [U007293]
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Recognize the frustration and fright caused by inability to communicate and exposure to strange machinery and environment [C0515230] [U007295]
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Recognize the importance of your behavior as a role model [C0515231] [U007296]
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Recognize the patient's value and belief system when establishing goals [C0515232] [U007297]
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Recommend a bowel regimen to avoid constipation [C0515233] [U007298]
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Recommend a cookbook that includes recipes consistent with the diet, as appropriate [C0515234] [U007299]
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Recommend administration of aspirin and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs in conjunction with narcotics, as appropriate [C0515235] [U007300]
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Recommend adoption of diets that will lead to achievement of long-range goals for weight loss [C0515236] [U007301]
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Recommend changes in practice, based on findings [C0515237] [U007302]
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Recommend changes in treatment plan, as necessary [C0515239] [U007304]
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Recommend dietary changes or behavioral therapy, as appropriate [C0515240] [U007305]
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Recommend media campaigns on substance use issues in the community [C0515241] [U007306]
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Recommend nipple care, as needed [C0515242] [U007307]
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Recommend promotion or clinical advancement, as appropriate [C0515243] [U007308]
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Recommend pushing changes to enhance fetal descent [C0515244] [U007309]
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Recommend responsible changes in the alcohol and drug curricula for primary grades [C0515245] [U007310]
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Recommend self-care needed during the preconception period [C0515246] [U007311]
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Recommend use of progressive relaxation techniques and/or stretching exercises between treatments [C0515247] [U007312]
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Record all entries, as promptly as possible [C0515250] [U007315]
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Record allergy or risk in patient's medical record [C0515251] [U007316]
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Record amount of fluid used, characteristics of fluid, amount returned, and patient responsiveness, according to agency protocol [C0515252] [U007317]
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Record any advice, instructions, or other information given to patient [C0515253] [U007318]
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Record baseline vital signs: weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure [C0515254] [U007319]
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Record complete assessment findings in initial record [C0515255] [U007320]
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Record CSF drainage [C0515248] [U007313]
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Record current smoking status and smoking history [C0515256] [U007321]
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Record data findings clearly on provided forms [C0515257] [U007322]
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Record evidence of preapproval (e.g., validation number) on the patient's chart, as necessary [C0515258] [U007323]
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Record ICP pressure readings and analyze waveforms [C0515249] [U007314]
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Record information, as per protocol [C0515259] [U007324]
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Record intake and output [C0515260] [U007325]
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Record intake, if appropriate [C0515261] [U007326]
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Record involvement of significant others, as appropriate [C0515262] [U007327]
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Record length of seizure [C0515263] [U007328]
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Record newborn's first voiding and bowel movement [C0515264] [U007329]
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Record observations made about approach to art therapy [C0515265] [U007330]
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Record observations made during play session [C0515266] [U007331]
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Record observations of family interactions and home environment, as appropriate [C0515267] [U007332]
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Record ongoing assessments, as appropriate [C0515268] [U007333]
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Record patient behaviors that indicate hallucinations [C0515269] [U007334]
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Record patient interpretation of drawings or artistic creation [C0515270] [U007335]
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Record patient's response to nursing interventions [C0515271] [U007336]
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Record physical description (e.g., height, weight, eye/hair/skin color, and any distinguishing characteristics) for reference, should patient elope [C0515272] [U007337]
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Record position and devices used [C0515273] [U007338]
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Record precise date and time of procedures or consultations by other health care providers [C0515274] [U007339]
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Record resolution/status of identified problems [C0515275] [U007340]
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Record results of counts, as per agency policy [C0515276] [U007341]
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Record seizure characteristics: body parts involved, motor activity, and seizure progression [C0515277] [U007342]
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Record specific patient behavior, using patient's exact words [C0515278] [U007343]
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Record temperature, oxygen percent, delivery method, site of puncture, and circulatory assessment after puncture [C0515279] [U007344]
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Record the volume and characteristics of the drainage at appropriate intervals [C0515280] [U007345]
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Record time of birth(s) [C0515281] [U007346]
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Record time of delivery of first twin or of breech to the level of the umbilicus [C0515282] [U007347]
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Record time of first voiding after procedure, as appropriate [C0515283] [U007348]
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Record times and durations of visits during hospitalizations [C0515284] [U007350]
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Record times and duration of visits during hospitalization [C0515284] [U007349]
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Record use of safety measures, such as siderails, as appropriate [C0515285] [U007351]
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Record verbal comments made by patient during art therapy [C0515286] [U007352]
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Recruit new members, as appropriate, to maintain the integrity of the group [C0515287] [U007353]
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Redirect attention away from agitation source [C0515288] [U007354]
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Redirect attention, when needed [C0515289] [U007355]
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Redirect from any socially unacceptable sexual behavior/verbalizations [C0515290] [U007356]
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Reduce demand for cognitive functioning when patient is ill or fatigued [C0515292] [U007358]
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Reduce discrepancies in patient, family, and health professional expectations through use of communication skills [C0515293] [U007359]
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Reduce environmental stimuli, as appropriate [C0515294] [U007360]
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Reduce interruptions by hospital personnel [C0515295] [U007361]
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Reduce interruptions by phone calls [C0515296] [U007362]
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Reduce irritating or frustrating environmental stress [C0515297] [U007363]
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Reduce or eliminate stimuli creating fear or anxiety [C0515300] [U007366]
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Reduce or increase uterine stimulant (e.g., oxytocin), as needed or per protocol, until birth is imminent [C0515301] [U007367]
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Reduce oxygen consumption (e.g., promote comfort, control fever, and reduce anxiety), as appropriate [C0515302] [U007368]
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Reduce oxygen consumption to minimize hyperventilation (e.g., promote comfort, control fever, and reduce anxiety), as appropriate [C0515303] [U007369]
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Reduce passive-aggressive behavior [C0515304] [U007370]
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Reduce physical discomforts that could interfere with cognitive function and self-monitoring/regulation of activity [C0515305] [U007371]
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Reduce social isolation, as appropriate [C0515306] [U007372]
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Reduce stimuli in the environment that could be misinterpreted as threatening [C0515307] [U007373]
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Reduce toileting interval by one half hour if more than three incontinence episodes in 24 hr [C0515308] [U007374]
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Reduce toileting interval by one half hour if there are more than two incontinence episodes in 24 hr [C0515309] [U007375]
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Reevaluate cervical status and verify presentation before initiating further induction measures [C0515310] [U007376]
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Reevaluate exercise plan if symptoms of low exercise tolerance persist after cessation of exercise [C0515311] [U007377]
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Reevaluate fetal heart rate [C0515312] [U007378]
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Reevaluate goals and plan, as appropriate [C0515313] [U007379]
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Reevaluate need for assistive devices at regular intervals in collaboration with PT, OT, or RT [C0515314] [U007380]
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Reevaluate position of fetus and cord after aminotomy [C0515315] [U007381]
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Refer a parent who is being battered and at-risk children to a domestic violence shelter [C0515316] [U007382]
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Refer adult(s) at risk to appropriate specialists [C0515317] [U007383]
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Refer adult(s) to shelters for abused spouses as appropriate [C0515318] [U007384]
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Refer at-risk pregnant women and parents of newborns to nurse home visitation services [C0515320] [U007386]
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Refer caregivers to support group, as appropriate [C0515321] [U007387]
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Refer deep, facial, joint, or potentially infected wounds to a physician [C0515322] [U007388]
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Refer families to human services and counseling professionals as needed [C0515323] [U007389]
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Refer families to support groups of other families, as appropriate [C0515324] [U007390]
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Refer family to support group of other families dealing with similar problems [C0515325] [U007391]
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Refer for counseling, as appropriate [C0515326] [U007392]
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Refer for diagnostic workup to determine cause of being underweight, as appropriate [C0515327] [U007393]
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Refer for diet teaching and planning, as needed [C0515328] [U007394]
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Refer for family therapy, as appropriate [C0515329] [U007395]
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Refer for family therapy, as indicated [C0515329] [U007396]
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Refer for further follow-up care, when appropriate [C0515330] [U007397]
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Refer for genetic counseling, as needed, related to maternal age at conception [C0515331] [U007398]
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Refer for preconception counseling, as needed [C0515332] [U007399]
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Refer for prenatal diagnostic tests as needed for genetic, medical, or obstetrical risk factors [C0515333] [U007400]
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Refer mother to a lactation consultant, as appropriate [C0515334] [U007401]
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Refer parents to Parents Anonymous for group support as appropriate [C0515336] [U007403]
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Refer parents to support group or parenting classes, as appropriate [C0515337] [U007404]
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Refer parent(s) to sibling preparation class [C0515335] [U007402]
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Refer patient for supplemental food programs (e.g., WIC), as appropriate [C0515338] [U007405]
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Refer patient to allergist for allergy testing, as appropriate [C0515340] [U007407]
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Refer patient to child care/parenting classes, as appropriate [C0515341] [U007408]
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Refer patient to childbirth preparation class [C0515342] [U007409]
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Refer patient to community resources for family planning services, as needed [C0515343] [U007410]
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Refer patient to dietitian/nutritionist, as appropriate [C0515344] [U007411]
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Refer patient to drug dependency treatment program, if appropriate [C0515345] [U007412]
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Refer patient to other health care providers, as necessary [C0515346] [U007413]
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Refer patient to psychiatrist, as needed [C0515347] [U007414]
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Refer patient to rape advocacy program [C0515348] [U007415]
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Refer patient to smoking cessation program, if appropriate [C0515349] [U007416]
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Refer patient to support group for infertile couples, as appropriate [C0515350] [U007417]
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Refer patient to transactional analysis group or program in which understanding of transactions can be increased, as appropriate [C0515351] [U007418]
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Refer patient with history indicative of possible fertility disorder for early diagnosis and treatment [C0515352] [U007419]
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Refer patient with sexual problem or questions to appropriate health care provider, as appropriate [C0515353] [U007420]
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Refer patient with visual problems to appropriate agency [C0515354] [U007421]
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Refer the patient to a rehabilitation center, as appropriate [C0515355] [U007422]
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Refer the patient to a sex therapist, as appropriate [C0515356] [U007423]
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Refer the patient to community agencies, as appropriate [C0515357] [U007424]
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Refer the patient to local community agencies/support groups, as appropriate [C0515358] [U007425]
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Refer the patient to other specialists/agencies to meet the learning objectives, as appropriate [C0515359] [U007426]
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Refer the patient to physical therapist/occupational therapist/exercise physiologist, as appropriate [C0515360] [U007427]
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Refer to a community weight control program, as appropriate [C0515361] [U007428]
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Refer to a community-based promotion/prevention/treatment/rehabilitation program, as appropriate [C0515362] [U007429]
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Refer to a self-help group, as appropriate [C0515363] [U007430]
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Refer to a teratogens information service to locate specific information about environmental agents [C0515364] [U007431]
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Refer to acupressure text to match the etiology, location, and symptomology to appropriate acupoint after advanced training in the techniques of acupressure [C0515365] [U007432]
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Refer to another if that person has better rapport, better knowledge and skills to deliver the truth, or more time and ability to deal with the consequences of telling the truth [C0515366] [U007433]
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Refer to community agencies that can assist in acquiring food, as appropriate [C0515367] [U007434]
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Refer to community centers or activity programs [C0515369] [U007436]
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Refer to group programs or individual therapists, as appropriate [C0515370] [U007437]
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Refer to high-risk mother support group, as needed [C0515371] [U007438]
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Refer to infertility support groups, as needed [C0515373] [U007440]
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Refer to legal aid, as appropriate [C0515374] [U007441]
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Refer to occupational therapy, as appropriate [C0515375] [U007442]
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Refer to physical and/or occupational therapy for vestibular habituation training exercises [C0515376] [U007443]
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Refer to physician if signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection occur [C0515377] [U007444]
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Refer to podiatrist for trimming of thickened nails, as appropriate [C0515378] [U007445]
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Refer to spiritual advisor of patient's choice [C0515379] [U007446]
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Refer to support groups, as appropriate [C0515380] [U007447]
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Refer to the appropriate community agency for follow-up, if a lag in attachment is identified [C0515381] [U007448]
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Refer to urinary continence specialist, as appropriate [C0515382] [U007449]
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Refer to wellness or life-style modification program, as appropriate [C0515383] [U007450]
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Refer women with chronic medical conditions for a prepregnancy management plan [C0515384] [U007451]
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Refill feeding bag every 4 hr, as appropriate [C0515385] [U007452]
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Reflect the main ideas back to the patient in your own words [C0515386] [U007453]
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Refocus patient to topic, if patient's communication is inappropriate to circumstances [C0515387] [U007454]
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Refrain from administering IV medications or fluids, other than isotonic saline, into blood or blood product lines [C0515388] [U007455]
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Refrain from applying pressure or tourniquet to affected extremity [C0515389] [U007456]
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Refrain from applying pressure to the affected body part [C0515390] [U007457]
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Refrain from arguing [C0515391] [U007458]
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Refrain from arguing or bargaining about established limits [C0515392] [U007459]
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Refrain from arguing or bargaining about the established behavioral expectations and consequences with the patient [C0515393] [U007460]
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Refrain from arguing or bargaining about the established limits with the patient [C0515394] [U007461]
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Refrain from doing a rectal/vaginal examination [C0515395] [U007462]
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Refrain from doing rectal/vaginal examination, if medical condition warrants [C0515396] [U007463]
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Refrain from dropping your voice at the end of a sentence [C0515397] [U007464]
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Refrain from forcing the treatment [C0515398] [U007465]
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Refrain from giving local heat applications [C0515399] [U007466]
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Refrain from giving oral stimulants [C0515400] [U007467]
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Refrain from inflating balloon more frequently than every 1 to 2 hr, or as appropriate [C0515401] [U007468]
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Refrain from inserting a rectal tube [C0515402] [U007469]
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Refrain from inserting objects into a bleeding orifice [C0515403] [U007470]
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Refrain from massaging or compressing leg muscles [C0515404] [U007471]
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Refrain from negatively criticizing [C0515405] [U007472]
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Refrain from shouting at patient with communication disorders [C0515406] [U007473]
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Refrain from taking blood pressure in affected extremity [C0515407] [U007474]
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Refrain from taking rectal temperatures [C0515408] [U007475]
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Refrain from teasing [C0515409] [U007476]
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Refrain from transfusing product removed from controlled refrigeration for more than 4 hr [C0515410] [U007477]
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Refrain from using an alkaline soap on the skin [C0515411] [U007478]
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Refrigerate leeches in a container filled with salt solution (spring or distilled water) covered with netting [C0515412] [U007479]
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Regularly evaluate individual's report of relaxation achieved, and periodically monitor muscle tension, heart rate, blood pressure, and skin temperature, as appropriate [C0515413] [U007480]
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Regularly hold or touch newborn in isolette, as appropriate [C0515414] [U007481]
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Regulate environmental stimuli to maintain normal day-night cycles [C0515415] [U007482]
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Regulate fluid intake to optimize fluid balance [C0515416] [U007483]
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Rehearse techniques needed to cope with upcoming developmental milestone or situational crisis with the patient, as appropriate [C0515417] [U007484]
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Rehearse with the script for about 15 to 20 minutes [C0515418] [U007485]
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Reinforce an insertion site dressing, as needed [C0515419] [U007486]
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Reinforce appropriate perineal hygiene techniques to prevent infection [C0515420] [U007487]
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Reinforce behavior, as appropriate [C0515421] [U007488]
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Reinforce caregiver role behaviors [C0515422] [U007489]
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Reinforce constructive decisions concerning health needs [C0515423] [U007490]
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Reinforce efforts to dress self [C0515424] [U007491]
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Reinforce expected behavior during examination of a child [C0515425] [U007492]
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Reinforce eye contact with infant, as appropriate [C0515426] [U007494]
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Reinforce eye contact with infant [C0515426] [U007493]
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Reinforce good/excellent performance verbally [C0515427] [U007495]
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Reinforce information provided by other health care providers, as appropriate [C0515428] [U007496]
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Reinforce information provided by other health care team members, as appropriate [C0515429] [U007497]
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Reinforce instructions provided to patient about the proper way to perform exercises to minimize injury and maximize effectiveness [C0515430] [U007498]
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Reinforce need for follow-up with speech pathologist after discharge [C0515431] [U007499]
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Reinforce new skills [C0515432] [U007500]
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Reinforce normal aspects of infant with defect [C0515433] [U007501]
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Reinforce normalcy of adolescent vacillation between desire for independence and regression to dependence [C0515434] [U007502]
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Reinforce or provide information about newborn's nutritional needs [C0515435] [U007503]
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Reinforce or provide instruction about how to position self and perform movements to maintain or improve balance during exercises or activities of daily living [C0515436] [U007504]
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Reinforce or repeat information [C0515437] [U007505]
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Reinforce oral hygiene regimen as part of discharge teaching [C0515438] [U007506]
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Reinforce parent's ability to apply teaching to child care skills [C0515439] [U007507]
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Reinforce parent's skill in performing special care for infant [C0515440] [U007508]
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Reinforce positive parenting behaviors [C0515441] [U007509]
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Reinforce preoperative teaching information [C0515442] [U007510]
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Reinforce progress made in the grieving process [C0515443] [U007511]
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Reinforce skills parent does well in caring for infant to promote confidence [C0515444] [U007512]
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Reinforce the dressing, as needed [C0515445] [U007513]
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Reinforce the patient's confidence in the staff involved, as appropriate [C0515446] [U007514]
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Reinforce the personal strengths that patient identifies [C0515447] [U007515]
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Reinfuse transfusion within 6 hr of retrieval [C0515448] [U007516]
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Reinstitute weight gain protocol, if patient is unable to remain in target weight range [C0515449] [U007517]
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Reintubate and suction until the return is clear of meconium [C0515450] [U007518]
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Relate new content to previous knowledge, as appropriate [C0515451] [U007519]
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Relate the information to the patient's personal desires/needs [C0515452] [U007520]
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Remain physically present without expecting interactional responses [C0515453] [U007521]
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Remain with patient during seizure [C0515454] [U007522]
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Remain with the patient to whom you have told the truth and be prepared to clarify, give support to, and receive disapproval from [C0515455] [U007523]
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Remind personnel of current Advanced Cardiac Life Support, as appropriate [C0515456] [U007524]
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Reminisce about past experiences with patient, as appropriate [C0515457] [U007525]
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Remove adhesive tape and debris [C0515458] [U007526]
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Remove all appliances before surgery, as appropriate [C0515459] [U007527]
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Remove all items from seclusion area that patient might use to harm self or nursing staff [C0515460] [U007528]
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Remove all tubes, as appropriate [C0515461] [U007529]
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Remove and store prostheses appropriately [C0515462] [U007530]
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Remove antiembolism stockings for 15 to 20 min every 8 hr [C0515463] [U007531]
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Remove any unsafe equipment [C0515464] [U007532]
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Remove catheter according to manufacturer's instructions [C0515465] [U007533]
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Remove catheter as soon as possible [C0515466] [U007534]
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Remove catheter, as appropriate per order or protocol, by withdrawing catheter slowly over 5 minutes [C0515467] [U007535]
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Remove cold, wet clothing and replace with warm, dry clothing [C0515468] [U007536]
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Remove contact lenses, as appropriate [C0515469] [U007537]
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Remove dangerous items from the patient's environment [C0515470] [U007538]
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Remove dentures in case of severe stomatitis [C0515471] [U007539]
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Remove dentures, glasses, contacts, or other prostheses, as appropriate [C0515472] [U007540]
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Remove distractions from environment before working with patient on swallowing [C0515473] [U007541]
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Remove drapes and supplies to limit contamination [C0515474] [U007542]
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Remove drip towels [C0515475] [U007543]
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Remove environmental barriers that prevent or diminish the spontaneous occurrence of humor [C0515477] [U007545]
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Remove essential clothing to allow for elimination [C0515479] [U007547]
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Remove excessive moisture on the skin resulting from perspiration, wound drainage, and fecal or urinary incontinence [C0515480] [U007548]
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Remove eye patches every 4 hr or when lights are off for parental contact and feeding [C0515481] [U007549]
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Remove fresh flowers and plants from patient areas, as appropriate [C0515482] [U007550]
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Remove harmful objects from the environment [C0515483] [U007551]
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Remove hazards from the environment, when possible [C0515484] [U007552]
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Remove infant from restraints immediately after procedure, as appropriate [C0515485] [U007553]
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Remove inner stylet, as necessary [C0515486] [U007554]
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Remove internal monitors before cesarean delivery to prevent maternal infection [C0515487] [U007555]
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Remove interpleural catheter as ordered [C0515488] [U007556]
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Remove jewelry and/or tape rings in place, as appropriate [C0515489] [U007557]
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Remove leeches that do not drop off by gently stroking with an alcohol pad [C0515490] [U007558]
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Remove lenses at bedtime or at appropriate intervals for patient who cannot do this for self [C0515491] [U007559]
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Remove low-lying furniture (e.g., footstools and tables) that present a tripping hazard [C0515492] [U007560]
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Remove nail polish before taking patient to surgery, as appropriate [C0515493] [U007561]
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Remove nail polish, makeup and hairpins, as appropriate [C0515494] [U007562]
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Remove needle from the vein and immediately apply pressure to the site with dry gauze [C0515495] [U007563]
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Remove objects that provide young child with climbing access to elevated surfaces [C0515496] [U007564]
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Remove old transdermal and topical systemic medication patches, wiping excessive medication from the skin before applying a new patch or application [C0515497] [U007565]
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Remove or assist with removal of catheter according to agency protocol [C0515498] [U007566]
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Remove or cover mirrors, if patient is frightened or agitated by them [C0515499] [U007567]
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Remove other individuals from the vicinity of a violent or potentially violent patient [C0515500] [U007568]
----


Remove other pedals from the area [C0515501] [U007569]
----


Remove patient from direct sunlight and/or heat source [C0515502] [U007570]
----


Remove potentially harmful objects from the environment [C0515504] [U007572]
----


Remove restraints gradually (i.e., one at a time if in four-point restraints), as self-control increases [C0515505] [U007573]
----


Remove secretions by encouraging coughing or suctioning [C0515506] [U007574]
----


Remove stimuli precipitating neurogenic reaction, if appropriate [C0515507] [U007575]
----


Remove sutures, as indicated [C0515509] [U007578]
----


Remove sutures, staples, or clips, as indicated [C0515510] [U007579]
----


Remove the fecal impaction manually, if necessary [C0515511] [U007580]
----


Remove the patient from the cold, and place in a warm environment [C0515512] [U007581]
----


Remove the stinger from an insect bite, as appropriate [C0515513] [U007582]
----


Remove the tick from the skin, as appropriate [C0515514] [U007583]
----


Remove the tourniquet cuff [C0515515] [U007584]
----


Remove tourniquet as soon as possible [C0515516] [U007585]
----


Remove tube, as indicated [C0204827] [U007586]
----


Remove, clean, and reinsert dentures, as needed [C0204759] [U007587]
----


Reorient after seizure [C0515517] [U007588]
----


Reorient patient to body awareness [C0515518] [U007589]
----


Reorient patient to movement functions of the body [C0515519] [U007590]
----


Reorient the patient to the health care provider with each contact [C0515520] [U007591]
----


Repeat important information [C0515521] [U007592]
----


Repeat procedure over same point on opposite side of body [C0515522] [U007593]
----


Repeat session weekly or more often over prolonged period [C0515523] [U007594]
----


Repeat verbal order back to the physician to ensure accuracy [C0515524] [U007595]
----


Repeat verbalizations, as necessary [C0515525] [U007596]
----


Replace equipment, supplies, and medications as technology and guidelines are updated [C0515527] [U007598]
----


Replace extracellular fluid deficit with IV saline, as appropriate [C0515528] [U007599]
----


Replace IV cannula, apparatus, and infusate every 48 hr, according to agency protocol [C0515526] [U007597]
----


Replace missing or outdated supplies and equipment [C0515529] [U007600]
----


Replace or reinforce pressure dressing, as appropriate [C0515530] [U007601]
----


Replace patient's clothing after elimination [C0515531] [U007602]
----


Replace the amount of gastrointestinal output with the appropriate IV solution, as ordered [C0515532] [U007603]
----


Report abnormal fetal heart rate changes to primary practitioner [C0515533] [U007604]
----


Report abnormal or critical results to physician, as appropriate [C0515534] [U007605]
----


Report abnormal signs and symptoms associated with TPN to the physician, and modify care accordingly [C0515535] [U007606]
----


Report an increase in frequency of and/or high-pitched bowel sounds [C0515536] [U007607]
----


Report any sign of infection and/or necrosis to the physician [C0515537] [U007608]
----


Report any situations where abuse is suspected to the proper authorities [C0515538] [U007609]
----


Report changes in patient status, as appropriate [C0515539] [U007610]
----


Report critical values (as determined by institution) to physician immediately [C0515540] [U007611]
----


Report deviations from normal in maternal and/or fetal status immediately to physician or nurse midwife [C0515541] [U007612]
----


Report diminished bowel sounds [C0515542] [U007613]
----


Report discrepancy(s) immediately, per agency policy [C0515543] [U007614]
----


Report findings at staff meetings [C0515544] [U007615]
----


Report information to physician, pharmacist, and other care providers, as indicated [C0515545] [U007616]
----


Report lab values to primary practitioner [C0515546] [U007617]
----


Report patient information to postoperative nursing unit [C0515547] [U007618]
----


Report patient response to therapy, according to agency protocol [C0515548] [U007619]
----


Report positive cultures to infection control personnel [C0515549] [U007620]
----


Report positive sexually transmitted disease cultures, as required by law [C0515550] [U007621]
----


Report results of lab tests to patient, as appropriate [C0515551] [U007622]
----


Report sudden changes in laboratory values to physician immediately [C0515552] [U007623]
----


Report suspected abuse or neglect to proper authorities [C0515553] [U007624]
----


Report suspected infections to infection control personnel [C0515554] [U007625]
----


Report suspected misadministration or diversion of controlled substances, according to agency policy [C0515555] [U007626]
----


Report test results to patient, as appropriate [C0515556] [U007627]
----


Report to the postanesthesia or postoperative nurse pertinent information about the patient and procedure performed [C0515557] [U007628]
----


Report variation in physician practice within the quality assurance or risk management system, as appropriate [C0515558] [U007629]
----


Reposition mother to lateral or hands-and-knees position [C0515559] [U007630]
----


Reposition spontaneously wedged pulmonary artery catheter, if appropriate [C0515560] [U007631]
----


Request additional nurses to help with emergency procedures and to assume care for newborn [C0515561] [U007632]
----


Request and expect verbal communication [C0515562] [U007633]
----


Request appropriate consultations, as well as diagnostic and laboratory studies, based on the patient's health status and proposed surgery [C0515563] [U007634]
----


Request medication in elixir form [C0515564] [U007635]
----


Request that tube placement be checked by x-ray examination when placement is questionable [C0515565] [U007636]
----


Request the freshest blood for transfusion, if the patient is to receive multiple blood transfusions [C0515566] [U007637]
----


Reschedule antepartum testing, per protocol or physician or midwife order [C0515567] [U007638]
----


Respect and support adaptive coping mechanisms used by family [C0515568] [U007639]
----


Respect patient's right to receive or not to receive information [C0515569] [U007640]
----


Respect privacy of individual family members [C0515570] [U007641]
----


Respect the need for privacy [C0515571] [U007642]
----


Respect the patient's and family's specific care requests [C0515572] [U007643]
----


Respond positively to humor attempts made by patient [C0515573] [U007644]
----


Respond to cardiac arrest [C0515574] [U007645]
----


Respond to equipment alarms appropriately [C0515575] [U007646]
----


Respond to newborn's cues for care to facilitate the development of trust [C0515576] [U007647]
----


Respond to patient's nonverbal messages, as appropriate [C0515577] [U007648]
----


Respond to the theme/feeling tone, rather than the content, of the hallucination or delusion [C0515578] [U007649]
----


Restrain ankles and wrists [C0515579] [U007650]
----


Restrain child during immunization, as needed [C0515580] [U007651]
----


Restrain infant during procedures [C0515581] [U007652]
----


Restrain patient, as appropriate [C0515582] [U007653]
----


Restrain patient, as needed [C0515583] [U007654]
----


Restrain the patient, as appropriate [C0515582] [U007655]
----


Restrict administration of medications not properly labeled [C0515585] [U007657]
----


Restrict and allocate fluid intake, as appropriate [C0515586] [U007658]
----


Restrict exercise when blood glucose levels are >250 mg/dl, especially if urine ketones are present [C0515587] [U007659]
----


Restrict fluids [C0150747] [U007660]
----


Restrict fluids as needed [C0515588] [U007661]
----


Restrict food availability to scheduled, pre-served meals and snacks [C0515589] [U007662]
----


Restrict free water intake in the presence of dilutional hyponatremia with serum Na level below 130 mEq per liter [C0515590] [U007663]
----


Restrict physical activity [C0515591] [U007664]
----


Restrict smoking [C0515592] [U007665]
----


Restrict to designated area that is appropriate to needs [C0515593] [U007666]
----


Restrict TV, radio, and other stimulants [C0515584] [U007656]
----


Restrict visitors [C0515594] [U007667]
----


Retrieve and interpret laboratory data; contact physician, as appropriate [C0515595] [U007668]
----


Return at the established time to demonstrate your interest in patient [C0515596] [U007669]
----


Return controlled substances not in routine use to pharmacy [C0515597] [U007670]
----


Return laser key to designated secure location [C0515598] [U007671]
----


Reveal selected aspects of one's own experiences or personality to foster genuineness and trust, as appropriate [C0515599] [U007672]
----


Review actions after code to identify areas of strength and those which need to be improved [C0515600] [U007673]
----


Review and revise standards, as appropriate [C0515601] [U007674]
----


Review code blue procedures, as appropriate [C0515602] [U007675]
----


Review credentials of selected peer, as necessary [C0515603] [U007676]
----


Review current standards of practice related to patient population [C0515604] [U007677]
----


Review dental hygiene facts with parents [C0515605] [U007678]
----


Review discharge plans [C0515606] [U007679]
----


Review fire and disaster plans, as appropriate [C0515607] [U007680]
----


Review grooming facts with parents [C0515609] [U007682]
----


Review history for abnormal prenatal growth patterns, as detected by ultrasonography or fundal changes [C0515610] [U007683]
----


Review history for presence of abnormal amount of amniotic fluid, as detected by ultrasonography or fundal changes [C0515611] [U007684]
----


Review institutional policy and procedures for organ donation [C0515613] [U007686]
----


Review life-style behaviors (e.g., use of alcohol, street drugs, and prescription medications) that place a fetus at risk, as appropriate [C0515614] [U007687]
----


Review malignant hyperthermia emergency care with staff, per protocol [C0515616] [U007689]
----


Review maternal history of chemical dependency, noting duration, type of drug(s) used (including alcohol), and time and strength of last dose before delivery [C0515618] [U007691]
----


Review nutritional requirements for specific age-groups [C0515619] [U007692]
----


Review obstetrical history for pertinent information that may influence induction, such as gestational age and length of prior labor and such contraindications as complete placenta previa, classical uterine incision, and pelvic structural deformities [C0515621] [U007694]
----


Review obstetrical history, if available [C0515623] [U007696]
----


Review obstetrical history, if available, to determine obstetrical or medical risk factors requiring antepartum testing of fetal status [C0515624] [U007697]
----


Review other medications patient is taking and verify absence of contraindications for conscious sedation [C0515625] [U007698]
----


Review past medical history and documents for evidence of existing or previous medical and nursing diagnoses [C0515626] [U007699]
----


Review patient care record for documentation of care, as needed [C0515627] [U007700]
----


Review patient's health history and results of diagnostic tests to determine whether patient meets agency criteria for conscious sedation by a registered nurse [C0515628] [U007701]
----


Review periodically with the patient and/or family types and amounts of medications taken [C0515629] [U007702]
----


Review physician's order for sample to be drawn [C0515631] [U007704]
----


Review physician's orders [C0515632] [U007705]
----


Review planned surgery [C0515633] [U007706]
----


Review potential donor medical history for contraindications to donation [C0515634] [U007707]
----


Review prenatal and intrapartal records for documented signs of prenatal attachment [C0515635] [U007708]
----


Review prenatal history for factors that predispose patient to complications [C0515636] [U007709]
----


Review prior antepartum tests [C0515638] [U007711]
----


Review proposed policies and standards in organizational, professional, and governmental literature, and in the popular media [C0515639] [U007712]
----


Review recent pertinent laboratory and diagnostic test results, as appropriate [C0515640] [U007713]
----


Review safety issues with parents, such as children meeting strangers and water and bicycle safety [C0515641] [U007714]
----


Review skills needed to fulfill clinical role [C0515642] [U007715]
----


Review supply budget, as appropriate [C0515643] [U007716]
----


Review the genetic family history factors that place fetus at risk, as appropriate [C0515644] [U007717]
----


Review the scale (as developed with the patient) during review dates for assessment of progress [C0515645] [U007718]
----


Review with patient measurements of fluid intake and output, hemoglobin values, blood pressure readings, or weight gains and losses, as appropriate [C0515646] [U007719]
----


Revise critical path, as appropriate [C0515647] [U007720]
----


Revise patient care plan, as necessary [C0515648] [U007721]
----


Revise teaching strategies/learning activities, if necessary, to increase learning [C0515649] [U007722]
----


Reward or praise patient's progress toward reaching goals [C0515650] [U007723]
----


Reward patient for weight gain [C0515651] [U007724]
----


Reward patient when attaining goals [C0515652] [U007725]
----


Rock an infant, as appropriate [C0515653] [U007726]
----


Rock and hold baby while infant sucks on pacifier, when possible [C0515654] [U007727]
----


Rock infant to promote security or sleep [C0515655] [U007728]
----


Role play childrearing techniques and communication skills [C0515656] [U007729]
----


Role play strategies for managing family conflict [C0515657] [U007730]
----


Rotate application sites of topical systemic medications [C0515658] [U007731]
----


Rotate injection sites [C0515659] [U007732]
----


Routinely monitor ventilator settings [C0515660] [U007733]
----


Rub back in synchrony with patient's breathing, as appropriate [C0515661] [U007734]
----


Rub forehead, as appropriate [C0515662] [U007735]
----


Rub infant's cheek gently to stimulate the suck reflex [C0515663] [U007736]
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