The new nursing supervisor at a long-term care facility is concerned about the number of residents who appear malnourished. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Institute daily weighing for at-risk or un-derweight residents.
b. Provide a supply of easy to access high-calorie snacks.
c. Ask dining room personnel about residents coughing at meals.
d. Assess the residents' opinions on the quality of food served.
C
All actions would be helpful. However, because unrecognized dysphagia is common among older clients, the nurse should first assess for this. Weighing residents, providing snacks, and assessing their opinions on the quality of food will not be helpful if at-risk residents cannot swallow.
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