Which statement best describes the difference between a role change and a role transition?
A) While neither may be permanent, a change lasts longer.
B) Transitions are more related to a feeling or perception than an actual behavior
C) Both can require a major precipitating event, a transition is a life changing occurrence
D) Change requires modification of a behavior while a transition is a move into a new behavior
D
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1. Use a noncoring needle. 2. Use an 18 gauge needle. 3. Apply heat to the site prior to administering medication. 4. Flush the port after administering medications.
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