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Alteration in the client's ability to Dysphagia
swallow
- Obstruction
Dysphagia is caused by what? - Inflammation
- Certain neurological disorders
How do you achieve proper nutrition - Modify the texture of foods and consistency of liquids
for dysphagia patients?
Clients who have dysphagia are at an Aspiration (Place the client in an upright or high-fowlers position
increased risk of what? to facilitate swallowing)
- Provide oral care prior to eating
- Refer these patients to a speech therapist
- Dietary modifications are based on specific swallowing limitations
- Allow adequate time for eating, use adaptive eating devices, and
How to care for a dysphagia client? encourage small bites
- Pills should be taken with 8 ounces of fluid to prevent med
staying in the esophagus
- Avoid thin liquids and sticky foods
What type of allergy in a patient can Banana or kiwi
lead to an increased risk for a
reaction to latex?
Seclusion and restraints should be True
prescribed for the shortest duration
necessary and only if less restrictive
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