The nurse lists interventions that CNAs can make prior to meals that would enhance nutritional intake, which include ________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. providing oral hygiene.
b. requesting the kitchen to change the diet to soft foods.
c. opening containers, buttering toast, cutting meat.
d. encouraging the resident to hurry and eat while the food is hot.
e. assisting with toileting.
ANS: A, C, E
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