A Nurse Is Caring for the Client with Dysphagia

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for the client with dysphagia. Which intervention may the nurse take to prevent aspiration?

• A)Position client at a 90-degree angle with feet flat on the floor when eating.
• B)Have client eat while watching television.
• C)Encourage the client to swallow water between bites of food.
• D)Teach the client to breathe while swallowing.

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Definitions:

Receptive Language

The ability to understand words and language, including listening and reading comprehension.

Sign Language

A form of communication using visual gestures and signs, primarily used by the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development during which a child uses two-word sentences with high content-value words, omitting smaller, less important ones.

Receptive Language

The capability to grasp or make sense of language that is listened to or read.