Which intervention should the nurse use to decrease the risk of burns during mealtime in patients with mental and physical impairments?
a. Wait until the drink has cooled.
b. Assist patients with warm drinks.
c. Use plastic mugs instead of ceramic.
d. Serve only cold beverages to patients at risk.
B
Assist patients who have deficits with warm drinks. This intervention prevents oral trauma and burns from possible spills. The use of plastic mugs does not prevent the spilling of hot liquids. All patients have the right to foods and drinks served at different temperatures. Serving only cold drinks violates a patient's rights.
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