The Patient Is Assessed by the Nurse as Having a High

The patient is assessed by the nurse as having a high risk for aspiration.The nursing diagnosis identified for the patient is "Self-care deficit,feeding related to unilateral weakness." Which of the following is an appropriate technique for the nurse to use when assisting this patient with feeding?

A) Place food to the unaffected side of the mouth.
B) Place the patient in semi-Fowler's position.
C) Have the patient use a straw.
D) Use thinner liquids.

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