Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1289 of 1700
Why should you not add ice cubes to thickened liquids?
- The ice makes the liquid too sweet to drink
- The liquid becomes thinner as the ice melts
- The ice makes the liquid too hot to drink
- The ice changes the diet order of the resident
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Correct answer: The liquid becomes thinner as the ice melts
A thinner liquid raises the risk of aspiration.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026