The following questions are addressed:<\/p>\n
The following information is complementary to the recommendations provided by the nurse.<\/p>\n
Feeding by mouth is taking solid or liquid food to the mouth.<\/p>\n
When your family member is no longer able to start and complete this task alone, assistance is required.<\/p>\n
It is expected that your family member gets all the necessary nutrients for the proper body functioning (food substances necessary for the maintenance of life – proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibres and water) and ensuring well-being.<\/p>\n
Despite your family member\u2019s limited ability in self-feeding, it is vital to encourage him\/her to participate in the whole process enhancing patient\u2019s autonomy. Promote your family member\u2019s self-confidence.<\/p>\n
\u2018Aiding\u2019 does not mean \u2018replacing\u2019. Assist your family member and only perform the activities that he\/she is not able to complete.<\/p>\n
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