Personal careQuestion 305 of 1700
How can you help a visually impaired resident find the foods on the plate?
- Feed the resident without naming the foods
- Place all the foods in the center of the plate and mix them
- Use the clock method to say where each food is
- Ask the resident to feel each food by hand
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Correct answer: Use the clock method to say where each food is
The clock method tells the resident where each food is, such as “potatoes at 10 o’clock.”
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.7: Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026