Which of the following tasks could not be performed by an unlicensed home health aide?
a. Transfer the patient into a bathtub.
b. Measure or dispense medication.
c. Contact family members independently.
d. Accompany the patient outside the home.
ANS: B
Unlicensed persons are not allowed to dispense drugs in any setting.
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