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The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Is Feeding a Patient and Notices

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The certified nursing assistant (CNA) is feeding a patient and notices that the patient is having difficulty swallowing. The CNA reports the observation to the primary registered nurse. Which action does the nurse take first?


A) Assign the task to a more experienced can.
B) Continue patient feeding by the nurse.
C) Assess the patient, and place the patient on NPO (nothing by mouth) status.
D) Call the primary care provider.

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