Multiple Choice
A 75-year old resident in the nursing home has dementia and experiences a 10-pound weight loss over the course of 2 months.She has become increasingly difficult to feed.The resident often spits out food,pockets food in the corners of her mouth,and frequently drools.The resident's daughter is concerned about her mother's nutritional status.What is the initial action of the nurse?
A) Recommend to the physician that a gastric feeding tube be placed.
B) Recommend to the physician that a swallowing evaluation be done.
C) Amend the care plan to include vigorous feeding by the nursing assistants.
D) Do not be concerned because feeding issues are often a characteristic of end-stage dementia.
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