When Initiating Oral Feedings for a Patient with a Stroke,the

question 23

Multiple Choice

When initiating oral feedings for a patient with a stroke,the nurse determines that the patient has an intact gag reflex and then does which of the following actions?

• A) Offers the patient a sip of juice
• B) Orders a varied puréed diet
• C) Assesses the patient's appetite
• D) Assists the patient into a chair

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