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What must be checked before feeding a resident for the first time on a shift?
- A.Only whether the resident likes the food color
- B.Whether other residents have finished eating
- C.The diet order, including any thickened liquids or texture changes
- D.The television schedule during the meal
Correct answer
C. The diet order, including any thickened liquids or texture changes
Why
The diet order tells the assistant the correct food texture and liquid thickness for safe swallowing. Serving the wrong texture can cause aspiration.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Nutrition and Hydration · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-066).