The Patient Has Weakness of the Left Arm and Hand

question 35

Multiple Choice

The patient has weakness of the left arm and hand after a stroke.Which is the best nursing intervention to help maintain the patient's self-esteem during feeding?

• A) Delegate feeding to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to minimize food spillage.
• B) Encourage the patient to self-feed as much as possible.
• C) Ensure that foods are pureed so they may be consumed through a straw.
• D) Collaborate with speech therapist to improve the patient's nutrition.