A resident is eating very slowly and seems to have difficulty chewing. What should the aide do?

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Observe for signs of choking, allow adequate time, provide small bites, and report concerns to the nurse. Slow eating may indicate difficulty swallowing or chewing. The aide should allow time, monitor safety, and report concerns. Choice A abandons the resident. Choice C increases choking risk. Choice D makes assumptions without investigating the cause.