A Patient Recently Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Is Having

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is having difficulty with swallowing and has been choking and coughing excessively at mealtimes. The nurse implements which action first?

• A)Initiating low-flow oxygen therapy
• B)Suctioning the oropharynx
• C)Auscultating breath sounds
• D)Assessing neurological status

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