A nurse is caring for a client with dementia. What measure should the nurse take when assisting the client with nutrition and hydration?
A) Keep reminding the client to chew and swallow.
B) Place the spoon and fork in the client's hand.
C) Provide a variety of foods to encourage eating.
D) Encourage the client to sit alone for meals.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should remind the client to chew and swallow because clients with dementia often forget to eat and drink. The use of forks and knives should be avoided in clients with dementia, because they may be dangerous. The variety of foods provided at the table should be limited to prevent confusion. The clients should be placed near people they could mimic during meals, not encouraged to sit alone for meals.
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