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jrubin

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The nurse lists interventions that CNAs can make prior to meals that would enhance nutritional intake, which include ___________________ _____. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. providing oral hygiene.
  b. requesting the kitchen to change the diet to soft foods.
  c. opening containers, buttering toast, cutting meat.
  d. encouraging the resident to hurry and eat while the food is hot.
  e. assisting with toileting.

Question 2

To help prevent aspiration when feeding a patient who is unable to close the lips completely, the nurse should:
 
  a. feed only liquids through a straw.
  b. use thickener in all liquids and semiliquid food.
  c. request an order for enteral feedings.
  d. press the lips closed when the patient swallows.



coreycathey

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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