Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 378 of 1700
A resident cannot hold regular utensils. Which food choice can help the resident eat?
- Thick soup served in a large bowl with a long handled spoon
- Finger foods such as fruit, bread or crackers
- Foods that are blended into a smooth puree for easy eating
- Meals that are cut up and then fed to the resident by staff
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Correct answer: Finger foods such as fruit, bread or crackers
Finger foods let the resident stay as independent as possible.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026