Vital Signs and Assessment · NCLEX Exam

When assisting a patient with feeding who has reduced upper-body strength, what should the nurse do first?

  1. Let the patient choose from the whole menu and return to feed them much later
  2. Set the tray within reach and leave the patient alone to feed themselves
  3. Sit facing the patient upright, make eye contact and offer items slowly
  4. Feed the patient as quickly as possible to finish before the shift change
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Correct answer: Sit facing the patient upright, make eye contact and offer items slowly

Sitting facing patient, ensuring upright posture, offering single items slowly enhances safety and interaction in feeding assistance.

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