Which of the following tasks is NOT within the nursing assistant's scope of practice?
A. Assisting patients with activities and mobility needs
B. Performing sterile procedures and inserting tubes into the patient's body
C. Attending to patients' physical comfort and mobility needs
D. Taking vital signs and answering the call bell promptly
Answer: B
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