Which care is designated for residents who are not consuming nutrition by mouth?

• A. NPO Care
• B. Assistive Devices for Eating
• C. Skin Care for Gastrostomy
• D. Frequent Mouth Care for Residents Not Eating

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing what designation is used when someone isn’t taking nutrition by mouth. When a resident is not consuming anything by mouth, care is designated as nothing by mouth, or NPO care. This designation ensures that no food or liquids are given orally to protect the airway and accommodate conditions like swallowing risk, pre-surgery requirements, or certain medical treatments. The goal is to prevent aspiration and coordinate alternative nutrition or hydration as prescribed. Other options don’t fit because they assume some form of oral intake or focus on different aspects—assistive devices for eating are for people who still eat with help, skin care for a gastrostomy relates to a tube site, and frequent mouth care for residents not eating is about oral hygiene rather than restricting intake.