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A resident coughs during meals, has a wet-sounding voice, and pockets food in the cheek. What should the nursing assistant do?
- A.Feed faster to get the meal finished
- B.Give large sips of water to wash food down
- C.Ignore it if the resident keeps eating
- D.Stop feeding, keep the resident upright, and report the signs to the nurse right away
Correct answer
D. Stop feeding, keep the resident upright, and report the signs to the nurse right away
Why
Coughing, a gurgly voice, and pocketing food are signs of swallowing difficulty and aspiration risk. Feeding should stop and the nurse must assess before eating continues.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Nutrition and Hydration · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-060).