A client with a vision problem needs assistance with meals. Which statement should the nurse make to help this client during meals? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Let's hurry this up a little."
b. "Are you anxious about something?"
c. "Feel free to use your fingers to pick up your chicken."
d. "Your carrots are at the 11 o'clock position on your tray."
e. "I'm going to mix your spaghetti and green beans together."
c. "Feel free to use your fingers to pick up your chicken."
d. "Your carrots are at the 11 o'clock position on your tray."
It is best to let the client with poor vision know where the foods are located on the meal tray and plate. It is not appropriate to mix foods together. It is best to talk about pleasant things with the client and family, not things that may upset the client. Upsetting conversation topics can reduce hunger. It is fine to encourage the client to eat with their fingers. It is not appropriate to encourage the client to shorten their meal time. The nurse should provide ample time for the client to eat.
It is best to let the client with poor vision know where the foods are located on the meal tray and plate. It is not appropriate to mix foods together. It is best to talk about pleasant things with the client and family, not things that may upset the client. Upsetting conversation topics can reduce hunger. It is fine to encourage the client to eat with their fingers. It is not appropriate to encourage the client to shorten their meal time. The nurse should provide ample time for the client to eat.
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