Nutrition & Hydration Flashcards
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A client has dysphagia. The PCA should serve foods that are:
Answer: Pureed or soft as directed by the care plan
Dysphagia requires texture-modified foods such as pureed or soft foods to prevent food from entering the airway.
When serving thickened liquids to a client, the PCA should:
Answer: Follow the consistency level specified in the care plan exactly
The prescribed liquid consistency must be followed exactly to prevent aspiration and keep the client safe.
A diabetic client's meal plan restricts added sugar. Which snack is most appropriate to offer?
Answer: Fresh apple slices
Fresh fruit contains natural sugars with fiber and is more appropriate for diabetic clients than foods with added sugar.
A client on a low-sodium diet asks the PCA to add extra salt to their food. The PCA should:
Answer: Decline and explain the dietary restriction
The PCA must follow the prescribed low-sodium diet and cannot add salt even at the client's request.
What does 'NPO' mean when noted in a client's care plan?
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' meaning the client may receive nothing by mouth, including food, water, and medications given orally.
A client with chronic kidney disease should limit dietary intake of which nutrients?
Answer: Potassium, phosphorus, and sodium
Renal diets restrict potassium, phosphorus, and sodium because damaged kidneys cannot effectively filter these minerals.
A client receiving tube feeding vomits during the feeding. The PCA should:
Answer: Stop the feeding and notify the nurse immediately
Vomiting during tube feeding is a serious complication that requires stopping the feed and reporting to the nurse right away.