Sitting upright during meals reduces the risk of choking and aspiration, ensuring safe swallowing.
A CNA should offer small bites, encourage slow eating, and follow swallowing precautions to ensure safety for residents with dysphagia.
Monitoring urine output, skin turgor, and fluid intake helps CNAs detect signs of dehydration in residents.
Describing the food's location using a clock-face reference helps visually impaired residents eat independently.
CNAs should offer alternatives and report persistent refusal to the nurse to ensure nutritional needs are addressed.
Recording fluid intake helps track hydration and detect any imbalances in residents under medical care.
