6.3.6 Conclusion

In this chapter you have learned how to:

  1. Recognize symptoms and indications of challenges the client faces regarding mealtimes.

Maintaining fluids and food nutrients in the body is a basic need, and observing these signs should be part of the daily living activities to keep optimal balance and provide for the body processes. Understanding and assisting to provide that balance will improve the life of your clients, just as much as working to make the mealtime more pleasurable.

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