When preparing a room to receive a newly admitted patient, which of the following should the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) do?
1) Mop the floor with an approved disinfecting solution.
2) Fold the top bed linens back to "open" the bed.
3) Hook up the suction machine and check to see that it is working.
4) Position the bed in its lowest position.
ANS: 2
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