The overweight patient who is on a weight reduction diet requests a snack. The most appropriate choice from a variety of snack foods would be:
a. buttered popcorn.
b. ice cream with sweetened fruit topping.
c. cup of applesauce.
d. high-energy granola bar.
Question 2
When feeding a person with dysphagia and right-sided paralysis, the nurse should:
a. extend the patient's head backward to ease swallowing.
b. place a pillow behind the right shoulder.
c. place food in the right side of the mouth.
d. start with plain fluids and work up to solid food.
Patient Teaching
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
a) When standing, keep your weight over your front leg. b) Avoid placing your foot under the table. ...