To prevent an elderly client with Alzheimer's from choking on food, what should the psychiatric technician do?

In the context of preventing choking in an elderly client with Alzheimer's disease, ensuring safety during mealtimes is crucial. Providing oral hygiene to the client helps maintain their overall oral health, which is important for effective chewing and swallowing. A clean mouth can facilitate better mastication, thereby potentially reducing the risk of choking.

While the other choices have their merits in promoting safe eating practices, they do not directly address the immediate concern of ensuring that the client can adequately handle food. Encouraging slow eating can help, but if the client has difficulty understanding or following these instructions due to Alzheimer's, it may not be effective. Limiting the amount of food per meal may reduce the risk of choking but does not address the overall technique and readiness for food intake. Supervision during meals is a helpful strategy, but it doesn't inherently improve the client's ability to chew and swallow properly. Thus, focusing on oral hygiene is a proactive way to enhance the client's capabilities during meals and curb choking risks.