Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 382 of 1700
A resident does not like the meal choice. What is the best action?
- Tell the resident that the meal is the only choice
- Find another food that the resident likes
- Remove the tray and wait until the next meal
- Mix the meal with a food the resident likes
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Correct answer: Find another food that the resident likes
Offering an alternative helps the resident eat enough.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026