A patient diagnosed with Huntington's disease has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of malnutrition. What independent nursing actions should be implemented in the patient's plan of care?
A) Firmly redirect the patient's head when feeding.
B) Administer phenothiazines with the patient's meal.
C) Have the patient keep his or her feeding area clean.
D) Apply deep gentle pressure around the patient's mouth to assist with swallowing.
Ans: D
Feedback: Nursing interventions for a patient who has inadequate nutritional intake include the following. Apply deep gentle pressure around the patient's mouth to assist with swallowing, and administer phenothiazines prior to the patient's meal as ordered. The nurse should disregard the mess of the feeding area and treat the person with dignity. Stiffness and turning away by the patient during feeding are uncontrollable choreiform movements and should not be interrupted.
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