What Intervention by the Nurse Would Most Encourage Self-Feeding in a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

What intervention by the nurse would most encourage self-feeding in a patient who recently had a CVA with right-sided paralysis?

• A)Place "finger foods" on the left side of the plate.
• B)Support the right hand in holding an adaptive cup.
• C)Seat the patient in the dining room with other residents.
• D)Place large helpings of food in the center of the plate.

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Definitions:

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