A resident is receiving assistance with eating and suddenly coughs. What should the aide do first?

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Accepted Answer

Stop feeding and assess if the resident is choking. When a resident coughs during eating, the aide must pause and assess whether the resident is choking or simply clearing their throat. This is a critical safety assessment. The correct answer is B. Choice A ignores a potential emergency. Choice C may worsen choking. Choice D skips the immediate assessment.