A patient has a decreased gag reflex, left-sided weakness, and drooling. Which action will the nurse take when feeding this patient?

A) Position in semi-Fowler's.
B) Flex head with chin tuck.
C) Place food on left side.
D) Offer fruit juice.

Semi-Fowler's

A position where a patient is partially seated, with the head of the bed raised to about 30-45 degrees, often used to improve comfort and breathing.

Chin Tuck

An exercise or movement where the chin is drawn downwards towards the chest, often used to improve swallowing or posture.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat evoked by a stimulus, such as touching the roof of the mouth, which prevents choking.