A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease. What action should the nurse perform when feeding a client with Alzheimer's disease?
A) Guide the hand with the food to the client's mouth.
B) Use the analogy of a clock when describing the location of food.
C) Provide a minced or pureed diet.
D) Have the client watch television during meals.
A
Feedback:
When feeding a client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse should guide the hand with the food to the client's mouth. The nurse should use the analogy of a clock to describe the location of food when feeding a visually impaired client. The nurse should ensure that there are no distractions such as television when feeding the client with Alzheimer's disease; this will enable the client to concentrate on having the meal. Alternative textures are required when a client has dysphagia.
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