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What should the nursing assistant do before bringing a meal tray to a resident?
- A.Wash hands, help the resident sit up, and offer toileting and oral care first
- B.Place the tray and leave without setup
- C.Serve the meal while the resident is lying flat
- D.Skip hand hygiene if gloves are worn later
Correct answer
A. Wash hands, help the resident sit up, and offer toileting and oral care first
Why
Hand hygiene, upright positioning, toileting, and a clean mouth make eating safer and more pleasant. Skipping setup raises infection and aspiration risks.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Nutrition and Hydration · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-070).