The nurse receives report on an elderly man from the intensive care unit who has been on a clear liquid diet because he aspirated during a meal shortly after his admission.
The client had been scheduled for a swallowing evaluation the day after the incident, but since it occurred over a holiday weekend he was still waiting for the test. What is the best action for the nurse to take? 1. Inform the medical provider that the test has not been done and discuss concerns about malnutrition in a chronically ill elderly client.
2. Continue with clear liquids and try to reschedule the swallowing test for the next available time slot.
3. Ask the client if he is hungry and if so give him a can of liquid nutritional supplement.
4. Allow the family to bring in some of his favorite foods to encourage him to begin eating again.
Question 2
The client is interested in breastfeeding her infant but has to return to work once her maternity leave is over. How long does the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for an infant?
A) The first 3 months of age C) The first 6 months of age
B) The first 4 months of age D) The first 12 months of age