On admission, the daughter of a stroke victim emphasizes that she only feeds her father nutritional supplements at home because she is afraid he will choke if he eats real food and he prefers the supplements.
The best response for the nurse would be: 1. We will be sure that he is evaluated by a nutritionist and speech pathologist while he is here to help you plan his diet..
2. Nutritional supplements contain all of the components of a regular diet in liquid form, and are a good option for people who are at risk for aspiration or choking..
3. Nutritional supplements are high is salt and sugar content and are not a healthy choice for people who can still eat..
4. It's better to give your father what he wants to eat rather than try to force him to eat a healthy diet..
Question 2
The nurse is preparing the client to make the necessary dietary changes from what she has been doing during her pregnancy to what she should do during lactation. What should breastfeeding mothers be advised?
A) Thirst is not a reliable indicator of need.
B) Even if a mother has adequate fat stores, calorie intake should be increased.
C) The intake does not need to be restricted because the caffeine does not enter breast milk.
D) If she does not consume enough calcium, her milk will be calcium deficient.
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