States throughout our nation vary somewhat in terms of things that nursing assistants can and cannot legally do. Which statements about these state to state differences are accurate

States throughout our nation vary somewhat in terms of things that nursing assistants can and cannot legally do. Which statements about these state to state differences are accurate? Select all that apply.
A- Nursing assistants can change catheter tubings but not catheters
B- Nursing assistants can change sterile dressings
C- Nursing assistants have an expanding role in many states.
D- Nursing assistants cannot assess the physical status of the patients.
E- Nursing assistants can apply topical medication lotions to intact skin.
F- The trend is moving toward nurses only staffing patterns.

Correct Response: C,D

Nursing assistants have an expanding role in many states. For example, some states permit nursing assistants to take ECGs, or EKGs, and to perform phlebotomy when they are given the necessary training and have been deemed competent to do so. Only nurses assess; nursing assistants cannot assess the physical status of the patients.
Nursing assistants cannot perform any sterile procedures. For example, they cannot change catheter tubings and they cannot change sterile dressings. Lastly, nursing assistants do not administer medications. Topical skin lotions that contain a medication is considered a medication, therefore, the nursing assistant cannot apply them.