Personal careQuestion 1220 of 1700
A resident has an aspiration risk. What may be allowed instead of thickened liquids?
- Regular liquids from a covered cup
- Regular liquids from a plain glass
- Only ice chips
- Liquids with ice cubes added
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Correct answer: Regular liquids from a covered cup
The lid slows how fast the liquid leaves the cup.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.7: Assisting With Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026