Which of the following may a nursing assistive personnel (NAP)be responsible for determining?
A)Vital signs
B)Cranial nerve function
C)Neck vein distention
D)Auscultation of bowel sounds

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Assistive personnel can be trained to count apical pulse and peripheral pulses after the nurse's initial assessment.Assistive personnel need to be instructed to recognize temperature and color changes,along with changes in peripheral pulses.Comprehensive heart and neck vessel assessment should not be delegated to assistive personnel.However,assistive personnel should know to report the development of abdominal pain or changes in the patient's bowel habits or dietary intake.

Which of the Following May a Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP)be