The nurse observes a family member feeding a client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following observations is cause for the nurse to give additional instruction in the proper method of feeding a client? The family member
A) ensures the client is wearing dentures before beginning to feed the client.
B) checks that each bite is swallowed before placing the next spoonful of food in the client's mouth.
C) tries to insert the spoon in the client's mouth while the client clamps down and keeps his lips tightly together.
D) cues the client to chew the specific food after placing the food in the client's mouth.
Question 2
Which of the following interventions will decrease the risk of aspiration for the client who has dysphagia and requires assistance with eating?
A) position the client at a 45? angle to eat
B) provide thin and clear liquids
C) Finely puree solid foods so it slides down easily
D) keep the client upright for an hour after eating
The Australian painted lady feeding on a flowering shrub
Concept Care Map
Nursing care delivery models
Part of a Semantic Network in Long-Term Memory
The family described in Example Case 3