Brian Is Stable and Will Be Transferred to a Rehabilitation

question 70

Multiple Choice

Brian is stable and will be transferred to a rehabilitation center. He has developed dysphagia as a result of his stroke. What is the best way to meet his nutritional needs?

• A) Apply downward pressure to the tongue with a spoon.
• B) Provide plates with food guards.
• C) Provide thickened liquids and pureed foods.
• D) Place foods in similar locations on the plate at each meal.

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Definitions:

Central

Referring to the importance or essential nature of something; often used to describe things that are at the core or in the middle of a structure or concept.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, distinct from the mind or psyche.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psyche.