The Nurse Is Completing Her Documentation After Feeding a Patient

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing her documentation after feeding a patient with aspiration precautions. Which of the following items should she document? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Episodes of coughing or gagging
• B) Hesitation or fear of eating
• C) Amount eaten
• D) Aspiration protocol used
• E) Respiratory status
• F) None of the above

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