What should the CNA do after recording the resident's intake on Food Acceptance Record?

What should the CNA do after recording the resident's intake on Food Acceptance Record?

• A. Remove clothing protector & tidy area up
• B. Leave area around resident's mouth clean & dry
• C. Offer fluids during feeding every 3 bites
• D. Offer encouragement to maximize food & fluid intake

Answer: (A)

After recording intake, finish the meal routine by removing the clothing protector and tidying the area around the mouth. The clothing protector helps keep clothing clean during eating; once recording is done, removing it prevents lingering moisture and skin irritation, and tidying the area around the mouth removes any remaining residue, promoting hygiene and comfort for the resident. This step also respects the resident’s dignity by signaling the meal is completed and the area is clean for the next activity. The other actions relate to feeding during the meal or ongoing encouragement, not the immediate post-meal cleanup after documentation.

After recording intake, finish the meal routine by removing the clothing protector and tidying the area around the mouth. The clothing protector helps keep clothing clean during eating; once recording is done, removing it prevents lingering moisture and skin irritation, and tidying the area around the mouth removes any remaining residue, promoting hygiene and comfort for the resident. This step also respects the resident’s dignity by signaling the meal is completed and the area is clean for the next activity.

The other actions relate to feeding during the meal or ongoing encouragement, not the immediate post-meal cleanup after documentation.