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Where should the nursing assistant sit when feeding a resident?
- A.Standing over the resident and reaching down
- B.Behind the resident so the tray is closer
- C.Walking in and out between bites
- D.At eye level, facing the resident, in a relaxed and unhurried way
Correct answer
D. At eye level, facing the resident, in a relaxed and unhurried way
Why
Sitting at eye level is more dignified, allows the assistant to watch swallowing, and feels less rushed. Standing over a resident can feel hurried and unsafe.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Nutrition and Hydration · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-063).