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PROCEDURE CHECKLIST 1
NUTRITION: FEEDING HELPLESS PATIENTS

NO. PROCEDURE REMARKS

1. Greet patients and introduce self

2. Informed procedure to the patient

Assess patient
– remove denture
3. - Gag reflects
- Ability to swallow
- Elimination needs

4. Greet patients and introduce self

5. Assist patients to sit up / upright position

6. Assist patients to wash hands before feeding

7. Apply bib

8. Prepare food:

8.1 Suitable temperature

8.2 Remove bone

8.3 Cut the dish to small pieces

9. Use spoon to feed
Offer fluids to drink throughout feeding; at least every 2-3
10.
bites of food
Give time to patient to chew and to swallow before feeding the
11.
next bite
12. Observed amount of food taken and his appetite

13. Communicate with patient during meal (e.g., encourage intake)

14. Give patient water to clean and rinse mouth

15. Make patient comfortable

16. Document in intake output chart and report

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