Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 11-1

Assisting a Patient With Eating (Continued)

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13. If possible, sit facing the patient while feeding is taking
    place. If patient is able, encourage him or her to hold finger
    foods and feed self as much as possible. Converse with
    patient during the meal as appropriate. If, however, the
    patient has dysphagia,limit questioning or conversation
    that would require patient response during eating. Play
    relaxation music if patient desires.


14. Allow enough time for the patient to adequately chew and
    swallow the food. The patient may need to rest for short
    periods during eating.


15. When the meal is completed or the patient is unable to eat
    any more, remove the tray from the room. Note the amount
    and types of food consumed. Note the volume of liquid
    consumed.


16. Reposition the overbed table, remove the protective cover-
    ing, offer hand hygiene as needed, and offer the bedpan.
    Assist the patient to a position of comfort and relaxation.


17. Remove PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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