What should the nurse do if a patient is coughing and sputtering while being fed by the UAP?
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Correct answer: Stop the feeding, assess for aspiration, request speech therapy
Signs of aspiration must be addressed promptly by the nurse; safe feeding takes priority over completion of meal.
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