Nutrition II Answers

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How does serving meals differ between patients with and without a visual impairment?

A
Visually impaired patients’ meals need to be checked against their name, room number, and diet, but this process is unnecessary for those without a visual impairment.
B
Visually impaired patients may need their food to be cut up and their containers opened, but this process may not be necessary for those without a visual impairment.
C
Both visually impaired patients and patients who are not visually impaired should not be notified if there is a delay in their meal, because it can increase their stress levels.
D
Only visually impaired patients receive assistance with washing their hands and clearing their over-bed tables in preparation for meals.
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Why shouldn’t patients with dysphagia use straws?

A
Straws cause patients to eat their meals too fast, which can cause stomachaches.
B
Straws can be difficult to manipulate, which can cause dribbling.
C
Straws move liquid down the throat at a slow rate, which can cause choking.
D
Straws force liquids down the throat at a fast rate, which can cause choking.

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