Mental health and dementiaQuestion 761 of 1700
A resident has started coughing or clearing the throat more often while eating. What should you do?
- Report it to the nurse so a therapist can assess
- Ignore it if the coughing stops after a short time
- Give thinner liquids to make swallowing easier
- Stop recording the intake of food and fluids
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse so a therapist can assess
Such changes need an assessment by a speech or occupational therapist.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026