A nurse in a long term care facility is concerned that a 94-year-old resident with dementia is los-ing weight
Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the resident, who is able to feed herself independently, consumes less than 50% of each of her meal trays. Which of the following strategies can the nurse utilize to improve this resident's intake? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assign a nursing assistant to feed the res-ident.
b. Assign a nursing assistant to sit with the resident as the resident eats.
c. Serve the resident finger foods.
d. Serve the resident one dish at a time.
e. Alter the dining ambience to reduce dis-tractions.
ANS: B, C, D, E
Serving the resident finger foods and one dish at a time may improve the resident's intake at meals. Assigning a nursing assistant to sit with the resident may also accomplish the goal, as this may help in reducing environmental distractions. Because the resident can feed herself, it is im-portant to promote that level of independence for as long as possible. Assigning someone to feed the resident will impede her independence.
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