A nurse needs to assess the vital signs of a three-month old infant. Which of the following will facilitate the process so that accurate results are obtained? Have another nurse secure the infant during the procedure Remove the pacifier Allow the parent to hold the child Explain the procedure in simple terms

A nurse needs to assess the vital signs of a three-month old infant. Which of the following will facilitate the process so that accurate results are obtained? Have another nurse secure the infant during the procedure Remove the pacifier Allow the parent to hold the child Explain the procedure in simple terms

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Chapter7: Cpt Coding

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