Title: Assist with preparation for surgery.
Course: Nurse Aide II Condensed (14051-II-A) > Section: Developing Basic Nursing Skills

Assistance should include

- bathing
- dressing a client/resident/patient in a surgical gown
- securing valuables
- removing nail polish
- maintaining nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status
- removing dentures/prosthesis
- voiding.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What could be a consequence of not removing nail polish?
- What is the consequence of not maintaining NPO status with a client/resident/patient?