For a Patient with Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than

question 5

Multiple Choice

For a patient with Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to Impaired Swallowing,which nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A) Check inside the mouth for pocketing of food after eating.
• B) Provide a full liquid diet that is easy to swallow.
• C) Remind the patient to raise the chin slightly to prepare for swallowing.
• D) Keep the head of the bed elevated for 30 to 45 minutes after feeding.

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