Which action(s) by the nursing assistant display(s) a professional appearance? Select all that apply.

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The nursing assistant (NA) should don a clean, pressed uniform that complies with policy to best display a professional appearance. The NA should also secure long hair back in an attractive way so the hair will not be pulled by a resident accidently or on purpose. This also prevents the hair from getting into a resident's food, drink, or areas the NA is cleaning. The NA should not wear long nails because they can hurt the fragile skin of the older adult. The nail polish may also harbor disease-causing microorganisms and lead to the spread of illness. The NA may wear earrings, but they cannot hang down because they could get caught in the stethoscope or other equipment, or a confused resident may pull anything that dangles resulting in an injury to the ear. Residents may be allergic to cologne and may be bothered by having too much of the scent around them.

Which Action(s) by the Nursing Assistant Display(s) a Professional Appearance