Which of the following techniques are necessary for safely feeding a hemiplegic patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Mixing liquids and solid foods together
B) Taking the patient's dentures out to prevent choking
C) Checking the affected side of mouth for food accumulation
D) Offering small bites of food
E) Elevating the patient to no more than 30 degrees
F) Adding a thickening agent to liquids

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Important nursing measures include avoiding foods that cause choking, checking the affected side of the mouth for accumulation of food and resultant poor hygiene, not mixing liquids and solid foods, and encouraging the patient to take small bites.

Which of the Following Techniques Are Necessary for Safely Feeding