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A patient has recently suffered a stroke with left-sided weakness and has problems with choking,especially when drinking thin liquids.What nursing interventions would be most helpful in assisting this patient to swallow safely?
Sense Organs
Specialized structures in the body that respond to external stimuli and send signals to the brain, including eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
Spinal Cord
A major part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.
Hallucinogen
Hallucinogen is a substance that induces alterations in perception, thinking, and emotions, leading to experiences that differ from objective reality.
LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful hallucinogenic drug that alters perception and mood.
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