List six ways in which you can assist the patient with ALS with feeding and maintaining good nutrition.
What will be an ideal response?
· Have the patient rest before meals.
· Provide small, frequent feedings.
· Take swallowing precautions when feeding.
· Follow the speech therapist's recommendations.
· Keep the patient as upright as possible, with the neck flexed slightly forward.
· Avoid washing solid foods down with liquids.
· Check the mouth after meals to make sure there are no food particles that can cause choking later.
· Provide mouth care after meals.
· Schedule rest and activities to preserve the patient's strength and energy.
· Use good infection control measures, handwashing, and standard precautions.
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