Personal careQuestion 829 of 1700

Before the meal starts, what do you ask the resident?

  1. If the resident wants to skip the meal
  2. If the resident would like oral care
  3. If the resident wants to eat alone
  4. If the resident wants the nurse
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Correct answer: If the resident would like oral care

Ask about oral care before eating and also after the meal.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.22: Skills Checklist- Preparing Clients for Meals and Assisting With Feeding

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026