For a patient with Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to Impaired Swallowing,which nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should check for pocketing of food (storing food in cheeks)that the patient has not been able to swallow,and should keep the head of the bed elevated for 30 to 45 minutes after feeding.Liquids should be avoided unless thickeners are added.The patient should flex the head forward (tuck the chin)in preparation for swallowing.

For a Patient with Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than