Personal careQuestion 830 of 1700

How do you continue the meal until it ends?

  1. Give all the food first, then give all the fluids
  2. Give the fluids only at the end of the meal
  3. Switch between foods and drinks until the resident is full
  4. Stop feeding when the plate looks about half empty
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Correct answer: Switch between foods and drinks until the resident is full

Fluids are offered often, and the resident decides when to stop.

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