Assisting Clients with Eating

A nurse is preparing to assist a client with dysphagia during mealtime. Which intervention is most important to implement before the meal?

A client with advanced dementia is having difficulty eating. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate to enhance their nutritional intake?

When assisting a client with unilateral weakness after a stroke, which action promotes safe swallowing?

A client with visual impairment is having difficulty locating food items on their plate. Which nursing intervention promotes dietary intake?

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of aspiration pneumonia. Which food consistency is most appropriate for this client?

A client who is being fed is coughing frequently during meals. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is preparing to feed a client who has weakness on their right side. Which intervention will best support the client's independence during the meal?

The assistive personnel (AP) is assisting a client with eating. What observation should the nurse instruct the AP to report immediately?

A nurse is caring for a client with a decreased level of consciousness. What is the most important safety precaution related to feeding?

A client with a new diagnosis of dysphagia is being discharged. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client and family?

A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) preparing to assist a client with a meal. Which action by the AP requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A client is refusing to eat, stating they have no appetite. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate initially?

A nurse is caring for a client with arthritis who has difficulty using standard eating utensils. Which assistive device is most beneficial?

After a meal, a client with dysphagia has a persistent cough and a wet, gurgly voice. What is the nurse's priority action?

A nurse is preparing to assist a client with feeding. Which action should the nurse take first?

A client with dementia is easily distracted during meal times. Which environmental modification will promote adequate nutritional intake?

Which nursing intervention is most effective in promoting a client's appetite?

A client is receiving pureed foods due to dysphagia. What is an important consideration when serving pureed meals?

A client reports difficulty swallowing pills. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A client with a history of stroke is having difficulty swallowing liquids. What is the most appropriate intervention to prevent aspiration?

A nurse is documenting a client's food intake. Which information is most important to include?

A client with Parkinson's disease is experiencing tremors that make it difficult to eat. Which utensil modification assistive device is most appropriate?

A client reports a metallic taste in their mouth while eating. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A client is on a sodium-restricted diet. Which food item should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for aspiration. Which action is most important to include in the client's plan of care?

Which action by the nurse demonstrates respect for a client's cultural preferences during mealtime?

A client with end-stage renal disease is on a fluid restriction. Which intervention is most important to include in the client's plan of care regarding meals?

Which action minimizes the risk of foodborne illness when assisting clients with meals?

A client with mucositis (inflammation of the mucous membrane) due to chemotherapy is having difficulty eating. Which food choice is most suitable?

A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client with dysphagia. Which action is most appropriate?

A client who is postoperative is complaining of nausea and has a poor appetite. Which intervention is most helpful in improving the client's nutritional intake?

A client with diabetes mellitus requires assistance with meal planning. Which dietary guideline is most important for the nurse to emphasize?

A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What is the priority nursing assessment related to this form of nutrition?

Before assisting a client with feeding, a nurse reviews the client's chart and notes an allergy to shellfish. Which action should the nurse take?

A nursing assistant is preparing to assist a client with feeding. Which action requires the nurse to intervene?

A nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia who is on thickened liquids. Which observation indicates that the client is tolerating the diet?

Which communication strategy is most appropriate when assisting a client with cognitive impairment during mealtime?

A client with a tremor is having difficulty feeding themselves. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to promote independence?

The nurse is assisting a client who has cognitive impairment with feeding. Which strategy would be most effective in encouraging the client to eat?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anorexia. Which of the following actions is most important to implement?

A client coughs and clears their throat several times after taking a sip of water during mealtime. What is the priority nursing action?

The nurse is preparing to assist a client with feeding who has visual impairment. Which intervention is most appropriate?