What should the CNA do after offering encouragement to maximize food & fluid intake?

What should the CNA do after offering encouragement to maximize food & fluid intake?

• A. Leave area around resident's mouth clean & dry
• B. Record resident's intake on Food Acceptance Record
• C. Remove clothing protector & tidy area up
• D. Offer fluids during feeding every 3 bites

Answer: (A)

After offering encouragement to maximize intake, the next step is to keep the area around the resident’s mouth clean and dry. Cleaning the mouth area helps remove food residue and moisture that can be distracting or uncomfortable, making the feeding experience more comfortable and inviting and supporting the resident’s willingness to continue eating. A dry, clean surface also reduces the risk of skin irritation from moisture and makes it easier to monitor progress and continue with the meal. While recording intake or tidying up the clothing protector are important parts of the overall feeding process, they’re done as separate steps—intake records are typically completed after the meal, and cleanup actions happen once the feeding is finished. Offering fluids is a feeding technique used during the meal, not the step immediately after encouragement.

After offering encouragement to maximize intake, the next step is to keep the area around the resident’s mouth clean and dry. Cleaning the mouth area helps remove food residue and moisture that can be distracting or uncomfortable, making the feeding experience more comfortable and inviting and supporting the resident’s willingness to continue eating. A dry, clean surface also reduces the risk of skin irritation from moisture and makes it easier to monitor progress and continue with the meal.

While recording intake or tidying up the clothing protector are important parts of the overall feeding process, they’re done as separate steps—intake records are typically completed after the meal, and cleanup actions happen once the feeding is finished. Offering fluids is a feeding technique used during the meal, not the step immediately after encouragement.