The nursing assistant working on the subacute unit is expected to
A) work independently.
B) care only for patients who have no tubes or special treatments.
C) care for patients who do not have complex medical needs or special treatments.
D) have good observational and technical skills.
D
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Local anesthesia is the loss of sensation in only a part of the body
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