Feeding client

Explains procedure to client, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Before feeding, canidate picks up name card from tray and asks client to state name
Before feeding client, places them in an upright sitting position (45-90 degrees)

Place tray where it can be easily seen by client
Client's hands are cleaned with hand wipe before feeding

Canidate sits facing client during feeding
Tells client waht foods are on tray and asks what client would like to eat first

Using spoon, offers client a bite of each type of food on tray, telling client then content of each spoonful
Offers beverage at least once during meal

Makes sure client's mouth is empty before offering next bite of food or sip of beverage
At end of meal, client's mouth is wiped and hands are cleaned with hand wipe

Removes food tray and places traay in designated dirty supply area
Signailing device is within client's reach

washes hands

Author

lbarney

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Feeding client

Description

Feeds Client who cannot feed self

Updated

2011-04-14T11:58:24Z

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