Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1259 of 1700

A resident does not enjoy the taste of meals. What can you do if the diet order allows?

  1. Add salt to the food without asking the resident
  2. Give only cold foods to the resident at the meal
  3. Remove the tray and tell the resident to wait
  4. Ask if the resident would like seasoning or condiments
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Correct answer: Ask if the resident would like seasoning or condiments

Check the diet order first.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026