A Client Experiences Impaired Swallowing After a Stroke and Has

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client experiences impaired swallowing after a stroke and has worked with speech-language pathology on eating.What nursing assessment best indicates that a priority goal for this problem has been met?

• A) Chooses preferred items from the menu
• B) Eats 75% to 100% of all meals and snacks
• C) Has clear lung sounds on auscultation
• D) Gains 2 pounds after 1 week

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