In preparing the patient for abdominal surgery, the Assistive Personnel (AP) can perform which interventions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vital signs
b. Insertion of N/G tube
c. Enema
d. Height and weight
e. Obtain operative consent
f. Sterile gowning
A, C, D
The AP can perform vital signs, enema, and height and weight.
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