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| Wash hands prior to entering the room or when in the room. |
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Go to patients room.
Knock, and pause before entering. |
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| Introduce your self by name and title and identify the patient. |
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| Ask visitors to leave the room, and infor them where they can wait and the time frame. |
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| Provide privacy throughout the procedure; pull curtains, shut the door and properlu cover the patient as needed. |
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| Explain what you are going to do and answer questions about the procedure, speaking slowly and clearly maintaining face to face contact. |
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| Allow the patient to assist as much as possible. |
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| Raise the bed to a comfortable working height. |
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