When a resident has not eaten a certain food on the tray, the nursing assistant will:

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Talking with the resident about why a food was not eaten serves two purposes. First, it allows the nursing assistant to give the nurse information that the nurse and the dietitian can use to plan future meals for the person. Second, when the nursing assistant notices that a food has gone untouched and takes the time to ask the person about it, the assistant demonstrates care for the person as an individual. Although the resident does have the right to refuse certain foods, the nursing staff must determine the reason so that the resident's nutritional needs can be met with other appropriate choices. Bribing the resident with extra dessert is not appropriate.

When a Resident Has Not Eaten a Certain Food on the Tray