A resident with arthritis has difficulty with fine motor movements. What adaptation should the aide suggest for eating utensils?

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Use utensils with thicker, built-up handles for easier grip. Adapted utensils with thicker handles reduce the grip strength needed and accommodate reduced dexterity from arthritis. The correct answer is B. Choice A does not address the problem. Choice C limits food options unnecessarily. Choice D removes the resident's independence.