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What is essential for the CNA to provide when assisting with elimination?

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), proper elimination assistance has significant psychosocial effects on a client's quality of life. The most essential factors for the CNA to provide when assisting with elimination are preserving patient dignity, ensuring safety, maintaining hygiene, using proper technique, and accurate documentation. Without these, a patient's comfort and well-being are at risk.