Mental health and dementiaQuestion 763 of 1700
Who may decide about tube feeding for a client with advanced dementia?
- The nursing assistant who is feeding the resident
- The dietary aide who prepares all of the meals
- The client or the health care agent they named
- The roommate of the resident who shares the room
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Correct answer: The client or the health care agent they named
Tube feeding follows the client’s preferences or the appointed power of attorney.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026