The nurse is assisting a client with swallowing difficulties to eat and should encourage the client to put how much food on the spoon at one time?

A. 1/4 tsp
B. 1 tsp
C. 1 tbs
D. 3 tbs


Answer: B

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The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected macular degeneration. During the assessment the patient is asked to focus on an image. Which finding supports the diagnosis?

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