Title: Distribute drinking water.
Course: Nurse Aide II Condensed (14051-II-A) > Section: Assisting with Nutrition

The distribution of drinking water should be done in a courteous, efficient, and professional manner and should include knowledge of a client/resident/patient restrictions, if applicable.

Refer to Unit VIII in Nurse Aide Curriculum (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/nursing/forms/education/NurseAide_Ed_Program_Curriculum.doc), Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What infection-control issues are related to distribution of drinking water?
- What does it mean to be NPO?
- How often should drinking water be refreshed?