Mrs. Jacobs is learning to feed herself again after experiencing a stroke. What can the nursing assistant do to help motivate her?
A. Be sure she has the assistive devices ordered to help her feed herself.
B. Respect the fact that she will progress at a different rate from other patients.
C. Praise her frequently for her efforts at feeding herself.
D. All of these
Answer: D
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