Explanation should include
- age-appropriate diets and portion sizes
- choking hazards
- aspiration precautions
- nutritional needs across the life span
- hydration needs
- nutritious menu plans, in accordance with a client’s budget, culture, and care plan.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why do normal diets vary for persons according to their age?
- How can a home health aide plan nutritious menus in accordance with a client's budget, culture, and care plan?
- Under what circumstances should a home health aide try to modify a client's typical diet?
- How can a home health aide communicate information about nutritious diets to a client and a client's family members when necessary?