Mental health and dementiaQuestion 755 of 1700
Why might cereal in milk be hard for a resident with dementia?
- It is usually served too cold for older adults
- It causes food allergies in most older adults
- It is too sweet and raises blood sugar too much
- Mixed textures can confuse the resident
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Correct answer: Mixed textures can confuse the resident
Cereal in milk has two textures. The resident may not know whether to chew or swallow.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026