Which of the following is the correct procedure for serving a meal to a patient who must be fed?
a. serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the patient
b. bring the tray to the patient last; feed after you have served all the other patients
c. bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the patient
d. have the kitchen hold the tray for one hour
Answer c.
You should not bring the tray into the room until you have time to feed the patient.
a. serve the tray along with all the other trays, and then come back to feed the patient
b. bring the tray to the patient last; feed after you have served all the other patients
c. bring the tray into the room when you are ready to feed the patient
d. have the kitchen hold the tray for one hour
Answer c.
You should not bring the tray into the room until you have time to feed the patient.
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