The family of an older patient with dysphagia comes to the skilled nursing facility at mealtimes to feed the patient. Which of the family's feeding practices should the nurse follow up with teaching or correction?
A) The family makes sure that the patient does not talk while eating
B) The family checks for pocketing of food prior to introducing another bite
C) The family places the patient in high Fowler position during and after feeding
D) The family introduces large pieces of food to prevent accidental inhalation of small food particles
D
Feedback:
For patients with dysphagia, small pieces of food are preferable. The other actions by the family are appropriate when feeding a patient with dysphagia.
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