To value the functional situation of the elder to provide the diet to him in the dining room or in his room if it is not possible to raise.
To make sure that does not have to remain on an empty stomach.
To inform him that the hour of the meal comes.
To help him if he needs it to wash his/her/its hands.
To prepare the helps that he needs to eat and to check if something is missing.
The presentation of the meal is important, as well as of the table or salver.
To verify the temperature of the food.
To observe if the meal raises some problem on having chewed (teeth), to be swallowed or that he does not like. This evaluation will help to provide to the elder a diet more adapted to his needs.
To communicate to the nurse these previous remarks for his record.