nursing assistant (NA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care, helping with daily living activities (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, while also monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) and reporting changes to nurses, ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and a clean, safe environment. Their role is crucial in supporting nurses by handling essential, hands-on care tasks and providing emotional support to patients in various healthcare settings.
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