Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1290 of 1700
Why is accurate measuring so important when you use thickening powder?
- So the powder lasts longer in the container
- So the drink tastes sweeter to the resident
- So the liquid has a safe thickness for swallowing
- So the drink looks clear and clean in the cup
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Correct answer: So the liquid has a safe thickness for swallowing
The wrong consistency can lead to aspiration.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026