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When serving meal trays, the PCT should

Which of the following is a symptom of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)?

At which angle should patients be positioned for eating?

Parenteral nutrition (PN) may be necessary when

When assisting with eating for patients who have had a stroke, the PCT should

What is the first item to be restricted in a low-sodium diet?

Humberto is a PCT and is recording intake and output for Mrs. Morgan, a patient. At lunchtime Mrs. Morgan drinks a 6-ounce glass of milk and about half of an 8-ounce glass of water. How many mL of fluid should Humberto record on Mrs. Morgan’s intake and output sheet?

Which type of patients may have an order for thickened liquids?

Which of the following is a common reason why a patient may be on a fluid-restricted diet?

Mr. Jeffroy has an NPO order in place. He tells Susana, a PCT, that he is very thirsty. What should Susana do?