When providing for a client's nutritional needs, the nurse ...

[CharlieWard]

When providing for a client's nutritional needs, the nurse arranges for finger foods to be prepared for the client. The nurse is likely caring for what type of client?
 
  A) A client with dementia
  B) A client with a tracheostomy
  C) A client with anorexia
  D) A client with diabetes

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an asthmatic client who complains of an unpleasant aftertaste after using the inhaler. With which of the following should the nurse tell the client to gargle to avoid this aftertaste?
 
  A) Mineral water
  B) Potassium permanganate
  C) Sterile water
  D) Salt water

[britb2u]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
When feeding a client who has dementia, the nurse may arrange for finger foods to be prepared for the client in order to foster participation. This action is not specifically indicated in the care of clients with diabetes, anorexia or a tracheostomy.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse should suggest that the client gargle with salt water to diminish the unpleasant aftertaste after using an inhaler. Gargling with mineral water, potassium permanganate, or sterile water is not specifically suggested.

[CharlieWard]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[connor417]

Gracias!