What Must the Nurse Do Before Assisting the Patient with Feeding

question 19

Multiple Choice

What must the nurse do before assisting the patient with feeding?

• A)Assess the patient's gag reflex.
• B)Make sure that the consistency of the food is thin.
• C)Remove the patient's dentures to prevent gagging.
• D)Prepare the patient to be fed by a staff member.

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Definitions:

Yolk Sac

An extra-embryonic membrane that provides nourishment to the developing embryo in some vertebrates.

Polar Bodies

Small cells that are formed and discarded during the oocyte's maturation process, serving no purpose in human reproduction.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.

Mammary Lobules

Glandular structures in the breast that produce milk during lactation, organized into larger units called lobes.