A nursing assistant is feeding a patient with Parkinson’s disease who is on aspiration precautions. What action, if taken by the nursing assistant, would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

A The nursing assistant reminds the client to keep his head back when he chews and swallows.

explanation

Patients who are at risk for aspiration should be encouraged to swallow with their chin down to make it less likely.

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