Which category covers devices designed to aid residents who have difficulty eating?

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

Answer: (A)

When residents have trouble eating, the tools and devices intended to help them self-feed or participate in meals belong to Assistive Devices for Eating. This category includes items like utensils with thicker, easier-to-grip handles, special cups or plates that help with pouring or scooping, non-slip mats, and other aids that make eating safer and more independent. The goal is to compensate for limitations in grip, coordination, or swallowing so the person can eat more easily and with less risk of spills or frustration. Other options address different needs: nothing-by-mouth care is about withholding food and fluids, frequent mouth care for residents not eating focuses on oral hygiene, and skin care for gastrostomy deals with skin around a feeding tube, not devices that support eating.