The nurse is providing a skilled treatment to a patient. All of the following are considered skilled treatments EXCEPT
a. intravenous therapy c. non-sterile dressing change
b. peritoneal dialysis d. injections
C
Skilled care involves licensed professionals performing at least one of the following activities: observation and assessment; teaching and learning; performance of skilled, direct hands-on care; and management and evaluation of a patient care plan. Therapies such as wound care, injections, intravenous therapy, peritoneal dialysis, and catheter management would be considered skilled treatments.
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