The nurse is assisting an intellectually impaired child to eat. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
A) Place the child in a semisitting position with the head flexed slightly backward.
B) Teach or remind the child to chew and, if necessary, manipulate the jaw up and down.
C) Place food in the center of the mouth, not on the side, and do not rush.
D) Keep the atmosphere quiet and, if possible, feed the child alone.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should teach or remind the child to chew and, if necessary, manipulate the jaw up and down. The nurse should ensure correct positioning, preferably in a sitting position with the child's head flexed slightly to help close the larynx against the epiglottis. The nurse should also place food on the side of the mouth, not in the center, and not rush to prevent choking. The nurse should keep the eating atmosphere pleasant by having several people eat together.
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