Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 26 of 120
The LPN/LVN receives a client's meal tray. Before assisting with feeding, what should the nurse verify first?
a.The temperature of the food
b.The client's name against the diet order and tray card
c.The client's favorite foods
d.Whether the client wants dessert first
Explanation
The nurse must confirm the tray matches the correct client and the prescribed diet before feeding, preventing errors such as giving a regular diet to a client who is NPO. Food temperature and preferences are secondary. Matching client to order is a core safety check.
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