Mental health and dementiaQuestion 753 of 1700
Where should you place food after serving a resident with dementia?
- Right in front of the resident, in the direct line of vision
- Behind the plate where the resident cannot see it
- Out of reach, so the resident does not play with it
- At the far end of the table, away from the resident
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Correct answer: Right in front of the resident, in the direct line of vision
Food in the line of vision helps the resident see and attend to it.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026