To avoid trauma to the mouth from hot food being served to a patient diagnosed with dementia, the nurse should:
a. Set hot food aside to allow it to cool slightly.
b. Mix the hot food item with a cold food item.
c. Touch the food to check the temperature before serving.
d. Request a patient menu that includes sev-eral cold foods.
A
Waiting for hot foods to cool slightly is the safest method. Foods should not be mixed so that each maintains its individual flavor. Touching contaminates the food that will be ingested by the patient. Patients have the right to choose any type of food, whether it is cold or hot.
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