The Nurse Is Concerned About Aspiration Precautions When Feeding Her

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned about aspiration precautions when feeding her patient who has recently suffered a stroke. Which of the following procedures that the nurse performs would demonstrate a need for further education?

• A) The nurse uses thickened liquids.
• B) The nurse puts the bed at 30 degrees.
• C) The nurse encourages slow eating.
• D) The nurse has the patient alternate between food and sips of fluid.

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