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A nurse aide is assigned to help a patient with activities of daily living. Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a nurse aide?
Assisting patients with bathing and grooming Assisting with bathing and grooming is a core responsibility of nurse aides and falls within their scope of practice. Administering medications (A) is outside the scope of practice for nurse aides. Performing wound dressing changes independently (C) requires nurse-level training and supervision. Making care plan decisions (D) is the responsibility of nurses and physicians, not nurse aides.
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