Mr. Jones is a diabetic who receives insulin and is on a therapeutic diet. Mr. Jones has a friend who likes to bring him ice cream, and there are times when Mr. Jones does not like the food the facility prepares. What are the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in helping Mr. Jones maintain good health?
What will be an ideal response?
Mr. Jones needs to have his intake of food and liquids monitored. He can only eat supplemental foods if his physician orders them. Report to the nurse what Mr. Jones's friend brings him. If Mr. Jones does not eat all of the food on his tray, report to the nurse what he did not eat and offer him a food exchange item. Encourage Mr. Jones to eat the food his doctor orders and to drink plenty of fluids.
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