The home health aide examines the cupboard and observes that there are outdated cans and boxes of food present. The leftovers and raw chicken are in the refrigerator without dates. The milk is outdated. The client stated that the food is still good. What action is appropriate for the nursing assistant to take?

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In this scenario, the nursing assistant should remove all spoiled or outdated foods or leftovers that are not dated and dispose of them. Only food that has not expired should be kept or used to prepare as meals. The family has the responsibility to supply food, so the home health aide would not shop after work. Raw chicken without a date should not be used, and cooking may not kill all harmful bacteria the chicken is spoiled. The home health aide would not use that are expired or spoiled, even if the client insists they are safe. The home health aide should report the issues to the case manager.

The Home Health Aide Examines the Cupboard and Observes That