What should the nurse do when offering a cup of hot coffee to a frail, older adult patient?
a. Give the patient a straw
b. Dilute the coffee with cold water
c. Fill the cup half full
d. Offer a bib or an apron
ANS: C
Filling the cup half full promotes safety and does not change the flavor of the beverage, nor does it demean the patient as would making him or her wear a bib or apron.
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