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"Unruffle the field" around pressure areas by placing hands with palms away from the body and moving hands away in a sweeping gesture [C0508107] [U000001]
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Use 100% oxygen at 5 to 8 L to fill resuscitation bag [C0516200] [U008280]
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Use a 19-gauge needle and 35-cc syringe to clean deep ulcers [C0516204] [U008284]
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Use a bed alarm to alert caretaker that individual is getting out of bed, as appropriate [C0516205] [U008285]
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Use a behavior modification plan, as appropriate, to reinforce the problem-solving strategy that is being taught [C0516206] [U008286]
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Use a belt to assist a patient who can stand with assistance, as appropriate [C0516207] [U008287]
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Use a calm and unhurried approach when interacting with the patient [C0516208] [U008288]
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Use a calm, matter-of-fact approach when responding to socially unacceptable sexual remarks and behavior [C0516209] [U008289]
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Use a calm, matter-of-fact, reassuring approach [C0516210] [U008290]
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Use a calm, nonpunitive approach when dealing with self-harmful behavior(s) [C0516211] [U008291]
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Use a calm, reassuring approach [C0516212] [U008292]
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Use a co-leader, as appropriate [C0516213] [U008293]
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Use a coleader, as appropriate [C0516213] [U008294]
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Use a cup with a large handle, if necessary [C0516214] [U008295]
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Use a gait belt to assist with transfer and ambulation, as needed [C0516216] [U008297]
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Use a mirror to facilitate sitting and standing postural alignment, if appropriate [C0516218] [U008299]
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Use a moist cloth next to the skin to increase the sensation of cold/heat, when appropriate [C0516219] [U008300]
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Use a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, when appropriate [C0516220] [U008301]
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Use a pacifier that has been cleaned or sterilized daily, is used with only one patient, and has had no contact with contaminated areas, such as the floor [C0516221] [U008302]
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Use a rhythmical, soothing, monotone voice during patient induction [C0516222] [U008303]
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Use a series of interactions to discover the meaning of behavior [C0516223] [U008304]
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Use a soft toothbrush for removal of dental debris [C0516224] [U008305]
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Use a soft, low-speaking voice [C0516225] [U008306]
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Use a support group during transitional stages to help patient adjust to a new life-style [C0516226] [U008307]
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Use a therapeutic bed/mattress, if appropriate [C0516227] [U008308]
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Use a transfer board, as appropriate [C0516228] [U008309]
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Use a value sheet clarifying technique (written situation and questions), as appropriate [C0516229] [U008310]
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Use a wheelchair to move a patient unable to walk [C0516230] [U008311]
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Use a written contract, if deemed appropriate [C0516231] [U008312]
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Use accepted nutritional standards to assist client in evaluating adequacy of dietary intake [C0516232] [U008313]
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Use aerosol therapy, as appropriate [C0516233] [U008314]
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Use alterations in machine-derived data as an impetus for reassessing the patient [C0516234] [U008315]
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Use an adequate number of personnel to transfer patient [C0516235] [U008316]
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Use an ambulance for a seriously injured patient [C0516236] [U008317]
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Use an approach that is consistent (e.g., kind firmness, active friendliness, passive friendliness, matter-of-fact, and no demands) when interacting with the patient and that reflects the particular needs and capabilities of that patient [C0516237] [U008318]
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Use an incubator, stretcher, or bed to move a weak, injured, or surgical patient from one area to another [C0516239] [U008320]
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Use an infusion pump for delivery of TPN solutions [C0516240] [U008321]
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Use an ultrasonic nebulizer, as appropriate [C0516241] [U008322]
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Use anticipatory guidance to prepare patient for changes in body image that are predictable [C0516242] [U008323]
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Use antimicrobial soap for hand washing, as appropriate [C0516243] [U008324]
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Use appropriate blood retrieval system [C0516244] [U008325]
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Use appropriate devices to keep heels and bony prominences off the bed [C0516245] [U008326]
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Use appropriate hold when manually restraining patient in emergency situations or during transport [C0516247] [U008328]
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Use appropriate questions to assist the child and adolescent to reflect on what is important personally [C0516248] [U008329]
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Use appropriate questions to assist the patient in reflecting on the situation and what is important personally [C0516249] [U008330]
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Use appropriate specimen for the bedside test being performed [C0516250] [U008331]
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Use arterial line monitoring to improve accuracy of blood pressure readings, if appropriate [C0516251] [U008332]
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Use aseptic technique, as appropriate [C0516252] [U008333]
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Use assessment tools (e.g., paper and pencil measures, audiotape, videotape, or interactional exercises with other people) to help increase patient's self-awareness and counselor's knowledge of situation, as appropriate [C0516253] [U008334]
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Use assistive devices for immobilization [C0516254] [U008335]
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Use assistive devices to support extremities and head [C0516255] [U008336]
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Use behavior modification techniques to promote behaviors that contribute to weight gain and to limit weight loss behaviors [C0516256] [U008337]
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Use behavioral contracting with patient to elicit desired weight gain or maintenance behaviors [C0516257] [U008338]
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Use biofeedback to assist patient to know correct muscles are contracting and strength of muscle contractions [C0516258] [U008339]
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Use blanket roll at newborn's back to position on side [C0516259] [U008340]
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Use case examples to enhance the patient's problem-solving skills, as appropriate [C0516260] [U008341]
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Use chest vibration in combination with postural drainage, as appropriate [C0516261] [U008342]
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Use clean or sterile technique for catheterization [C0516262] [U008343]
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Use clean technique in administering tube feedings [C0516263] [U008344]
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Use clear words, such as dead or died, rather than euphemisms [C0516264] [U008345]
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Use closed-system cardiac output setup [C0516265] [U008346]
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Use closed-system suction for patient with pulmonary edema on mechanical ventilation with PEEP, as appropriate [C0516266] [U008347]
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Use communication skills--such as focusing, reflecting, and restating--to develop the relationship [C0516267] [U008348]
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Use community resources, as appropriate [C0516268] [U008349]
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Use computer-assisted instruction, television, interactive video, and other technologies to convey information [C0516269] [U008350]
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Use consistent repetition of health routines as a means of establishing them [C0516271] [U008352]
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Use cooling mattress and tepid baths to adjust altered body temperature, as appropriate [C0516272] [U008353]
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Use daily acupressure applications during the first week of treatment for pain [C0516273] [U008354]
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Use data tracking to monitor family [C0516274] [U008355]
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Use demonstration and return demonstration, as appropriate [C0516275] [U008356]
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Use demonstrations/return demonstrations, learner participation, and manipulation of materials when teaching psychomotor skills [C0516276] [U008357]
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Use designated isolation precautions, as appropriate [C0516277] [U008358]
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Use developmentally appropriate language when explaining procedures to children [C0516278] [U008359]
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Use devices on the bed (e.g., sheepskin) that protect the patient [C0516279] [U008360]
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Use direct questions to refocus back to life events, if patient digresses [C0516280] [U008361]
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Use distraction alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate [C0516281] [U008362]
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Use distraction, as appropriate [C0516282] [U008363]
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Use distraction, rather than confrontation, to manage behavior [C0516283] [U008364]
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Use double voiding technique [C0516284] [U008365]
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Use drawings to determine the effects of stress events (e.g., hospitalization, divorce, or abuse) on patient [C0516285] [U008366]
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Use drawings, puppetry, and dramatic play to see how younger sibling perceives events [C0516286] [U008367]
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Use each leech for only one patient to prevent transfer of infection from another patient [C0516287] [U008368]
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Use either the head tilt or jaw thrust maneuver to maintain an airway [C0516288] [U008369]
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Use electric razor, instead of straight-edge, for shaving [C0516289] [U008370]
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Use environmental cues (e.g., signs, pictures, clocks, calendars, and color coding of environment) to stimulate memory, reorient, and promote appropriate behavior [C0516290] [U008371]
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Use extension equipment for pulling on clothing, if appropriate [C0516291] [U008372]
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Use external controls (e.g., physical or manual restraint, time outs, and seclusion) as needed, to calm patient who is expressing anger in a maladaptive manner [C0516292] [U008373]
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Use familiar language [C0516294] [U008375]
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Use family history taking to encourage family discussion [C0516295] [U008376]
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Use fibrinolytic agents to open occluded VAD, as appropriate and according to agency policy [C0516296] [U008377]
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Use finger pressure or wristbands to apply pressure to selected acupoint for treating nausea [C0516297] [U008378]
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Use gestures/objects to increase comprehension of verbal communications [C0516298] [U008379]
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Use gloves, eyeshield, and clothing to prevent direct contact with blood [C0516299] [U008380]
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Use group discussions and role playing to influence health beliefs, attitudes, and values [C0516300] [U008381]
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Use group presentations to provide support and lessen threat to learners experiencing similar problems or concerns, as appropriate [C0516301] [U008382]
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Use guided imagery alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate [C0516302] [U008383]
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Use hair care products of patient's preference, as available [C0516303] [U008384]
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Use hand gestures, as appropriate [C0516304] [U008385]
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Use heat mattress and warm blankets to adjust altered body temperature, as appropriate [C0516305] [U008386]
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Use human figure drawings to determine patient's self-concept [C0516306] [U008387]
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Use humor and encourage patient to use humor to relieve anxiety or embarrassment [C0516307] [U008388]
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Use informal networks to accomplish goals [C0516308] [U008389]
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Use intermittent catheterization to reduce the incidence of bladder infection [C0516309] [U008390]
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Use intermittent or telemetry fetal monitoring, if available, to facilitate maternal ambulation and comfort [C0516310] [U008391]
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Use interpreter, as necessary [C0516311] [U008392]
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Use Kinetic Family Drawings to determine family interaction patterns [C0516201] [U008281]
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Use labels or signs to warn workers of potential worksite hazards [C0516312] [U008393]
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Use lay terms to describe the sensations [C0516313] [U008394]
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Use lectures to convey the maximal amount of information, when appropriate [C0516314] [U008395]
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Use leeches only if patient has an intact arterial blood supply to prevent infection from the endosymbiotic bacterium present in gut of the leech [C0516315] [U008396]
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Use low tone of voice with a slow, rhythmical pace of words [C0516316] [U008397]
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Use maneuvers to release shoulder dystocia (e.g., suprapubic pressure or McRobert's maneuver), as appropriate [C0516317] [U008398]
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Use massage alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate [C0516318] [U008399]
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Use mechanical device (e.g., C-type clamp) for applying pressure for longer periods, if appropriate [C0516319] [U008400]
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Use mechanical suction to remove meconium from lower airway [C0516320] [U008401]
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Use memory aids: checklists, schedules, and reminder notices [C0516321] [U008402]
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Use modulated voice when guiding the imagery experience [C0516322] [U008403]
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Use motor activities that require attention to and use of both sides of the body [C0516323] [U008404]
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Use multidisciplinary projects and committees as forums to educate physicians about related nursing issues [C0516324] [U008405]
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Use multiple sessions, as directed by the specific situation [C0516325] [U008406]
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Use multiple teaching modalities, as appropriate [C0516326] [U008407]
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Use mutual goal setting, as appropriate [C0516327] [U008408]
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Use nonionic detergent preparation, such as Peri-Wash, for cleansing, as appropriate [C0516328] [U008409]
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Use nontechnical language [C0516329] [U008410]
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Use orders, agency policies, and procedures to guide appropriate method of medication administration [C0516331] [U008412]
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Use pacifier after feedings, if infant demonstrates continual need to suck [C0516332] [U008413]
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Use padded siderails [C0516333] [U008414]
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Use pain control measures before pain becomes severe [C0516334] [U008415]
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Use paper, pencil, or computer communication, when necessary [C0516335] [U008416]
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Use partially-filled water mattress on bed to limit mobility, as appropriate [C0516336] [U008417]
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Use passive and/or active range-of-motion exercises to relieve muscle tension [C0516337] [U008418]
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Use patient contracting, as appropriate [C0516338] [U008419]
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Use patient's language as much as possible [C0516339] [U008420]
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Use peak drug levels when testing for toxicity [C0516340] [U008421]
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Use peer leaders, teachers, and support groups in implementing programs to groups less likely to listen to health professionals or adults (i.e., adolescents), as appropriate [C0516341] [U008422]
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Use percussion with postural drainage by cupping hands and clapping the chest wall in rapid succession to produce a series of hollow sounds [C0516342] [U008423]
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Use periods of silence to communicate interest, as appropriate [C0516343] [U008424]
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Use permissive directions and suggestions when leading the imagery, such as "perhaps," "if you wish," or "you might like" [C0516344] [U008425]
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Use petroleum jelly gauze for dressing change [C0516345] [U008426]
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Use physical restraints to limit potentially unsafe movement, as appropriate [C0516346] [U008427]
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Use physical restraints, as needed [C0516347] [U008428]
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Use picture board, if appropriate [C0516348] [U008429]
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Use picture cues to promote appropriate use of items [C0516349] [U008430]
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Use pictures and illustrations [C0516350] [U008431]
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Use pillows to support patient in designated position [C0516351] [U008432]
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Use play therapy to assist the child with working through feelings [C0516352] [U008433]
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Use powder and creams on perianal area with caution [C0516353] [U008434]
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Use power of suggestion (e.g., running water or flushing toilet) to assist patient to void [C0516354] [U008435]
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Use preestablished criteria when collecting data [C0516355] [U008436]
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Use pressure-relieving devices, as appropriate [C0516356] [U008437]
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Use proper name for altered body part [C0516357] [U008438]
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Use proper technique to transfer patient to and from wheelchair, bed, toilet, and so on [C0516358] [U008439]
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Use protective devices (e.g., restraints, side rails, locked doors, fences, and gates) to physically limit mobility or access to harmful situations [C0516359] [U008440]
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Use reality testing to help the patient/family identify possible irrational beliefs [C0516360] [U008441]
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Use recommended solutions to wet lenses [C0516361] [U008442]
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Use rectal pouch, as appropriate [C0516362] [U008443]
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Use relaxation techniques, as appropriate [C0516363] [U008444]
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Use relaxation therapy alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate [C0516364] [U008445]
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Use repetition to present new material [C0516365] [U008446]
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Use role playing and problem solving, as appropriate [C0516366] [U008447]
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Use role playing to practice improved communication skills and techniques [C0516367] [U008448]
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Use self-disclosure exercises with groups of teenagers or others distraught over normal physical attributes [C0516368] [U008449]
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Use self-disclosure, as appropriate [C0516369] [U008450]
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Use self-paced instruction, when possible [C0516370] [U008451]
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Use self-picture drawing as a mechanism for evaluating a child's body image perceptions [C0516371] [U008452]
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Use side rails of appropriate length and height to prevent falls from bed, as needed [C0516372] [U008453]
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Use silence, as appropriate [C0516373] [U008454]
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Use simple words and short sentences, as appropriate [C0516374] [U008455]
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Use smallest size catheter, as appropriate [C0516375] [U008456]
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Use social and family support systems to enhance effectiveness of life-style or health behavior modification [C0516376] [U008457]
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Use soft toothbrush or toothettes for oral care [C0516377] [U008458]
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Use spirits of wintergreen in bedpan or urinal [C0516379] [U008460]
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Use statements in the script that elicit feelings of heaviness, lightness, or floating of specific body parts [C0516380] [U008461]
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Use sterile disposable equipment for each tracheal suction procedure [C0516381] [U008462]
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Use sterile technique [C0516382] [U008463]
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Use sterile technique to change the insertion-site dressing, according to agency protocol [C0516383] [U008464]
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Use sterile technique to initiate hemodialysis and for needle insertions and catheter connections [C0516384] [U008465]
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Use sterile, cotton-tipped applicators for efficient cleansing of tight-fitting wire sutures, deep and narrow wounds, or wounds with pockets [C0516385] [U008466]
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Use strict aseptic technique in changing dressings [C0516386] [U008467]
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Use summary as a starting point for future conversations [C0516387] [U008468]
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Use symbols, other than written signs, to assist patient to locate room, bathroom, or other equipment [C0516388] [U008469]
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Use tactile (and/or tapping) stimuli to minimize muscle spasm [C0516389] [U008470]
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Use techniques of reflection and clarification to facilitate expression of concerns [C0516390] [U008471]
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Use teleconferencing, telecommunications, and computer technologies for distance learning [C0516391] [U008472]
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Use TENS alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate [C0516202] [U008282]
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Use the imagery techniques preventively [C0516392] [U008473]
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Use the power of suggestion by running water or flushing the toilet [C0516394] [U008475]
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Use the reference ranges from the laboratory that is performing the particular test(s) [C0516395] [U008476]
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Use the technique of "here and now activation" to move the focus from the generic to the personal, from the abstract to the specific [C0516396] [U008477]
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Use the technique of "process illumination" to encourage exploration of the significant meaning of the message [C0516397] [U008478]
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Use the term "alleged rape" in documentation [C0516398] [U008479]
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Use the word "pain" sparingly, but include it if it is typical [C0516399] [U008480]
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Use therapeutic communication strategies to acknowledge the pain experience and convey acceptance of the patient's response to pain [C0516400] [U008481]
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Use therapeutic mattress to minimize skin trauma [C0516401] [U008482]
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Use therapeutic spontaneity in interactions with families [C0516402] [U008483]
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Use toothettes or disposable foam swabs to stimulate gums and clean oral cavity [C0516403] [U008484]
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Use touch therapeutically [C0516404] [U008485]
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Use TV, radio, or music as part of planned stimuli program [C0516203] [U008283]
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Use unbreakable and weighted dishes and glasses, as necessary [C0516405] [U008486]
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Use universal precautions [C0516406] [U008487]
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Use universal precautions when handling specimens for testing [C0516407] [U008488]
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Use universal precautions: gloves, goggles, and mask, as appropriate [C0516408] [U008489]
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Use valid, reliable health screening instruments [C0516409] [U008490]
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Use values clarification techniques to help patient clarify beliefs and values, as appropriate [C0516410] [U008491]
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Use variety of strategies and intervention points in educational program [C0516411] [U008492]
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Use visual aids to facilitate learning how to perform ADLs or exercise movements, as appropriate [C0516412] [U008493]
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Use warm lotion, oil, or dry powder to reduce friction (no lotion or oils on head or scalp), assessing for any sensitivity or contraindications [C0516413] [U008494]
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Use words or phrases that convey pleasurable images, such as floating, melting, and releasing [C0516414] [U008495]
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