[Solved]: A COTA is completing a self-feeding session with a…

A COTA is completing a self-feeding session with a resident in the dining room of a skilled nursing setting. During the session, the COT observes that another resident who has hemiplegia and is not on the COT caseload seems to be pocketing food between the cheek and gums and frequently coughs when swallowing. What action should the COTA takeINITIALLY in response to this observation? Tell the dining room aide to have the resident sip water between bites.O Inform the charge nurse and recommend a swallowing evaluation.O Document the findings in the resident’s chart and request a referral to OT.