The nurse is educating a daughter on how to properly feed her older mother. Following education, which observation by the nurse, indicates that the daughter still needs additional instruction?
1. She checks to make sure the patient's dentures are in place.
2. She makes sure that each bite is swallowed before providing the next bite.
3. She reminds the patient to chew the food after being placed in the patient's mouth.
4. She makes sure that the patient remains in an upright position for 15 minutes after eating.
4. She makes sure that the patient remains in an upright position for 15 minutes after eating.
Explanation: 1. The family member should ensure that the patient's dentures are in place and in good repair.
2. Patients being fed must be given time to swallow what is in the mouth before being fed another bite.
3. Focusing attention on the task at hand and verbally reinforcing the expected activity may prove effective when feeding the patient.
4. It is important to maintain an upright position for at least 1 hour after eating to avoid aspiration.
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