Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 96 of 200
When assisting an alert resident to eat, the CNA should:
a.Stand over the resident to speed feeding
b.Mix all foods together for convenience
c.Sit at eye level, allow the resident to make food choices when possible, provide small bites at the resident's pace, alternate foods/liquids, give verbal cues, observe for swallowing difficulty
d.Talk on the phone during feeding
Explanation
Mealtime is care: sit at eye level (signals respect and unhurried presence), offer choices, small bites paced to the resident's swallowing rhythm, alternate textures, verbal cues ('here is your soup'), observe for coughing or pocketing. Standing over (a) is disrespectful and rushes; mixed food (b) is unappetizing and culturally inappropriate; distracted feeding (d) is unsafe and disrespectful. Document intake percentage and any difficulties.
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