A Patient Who Has Had a Stroke Has a New

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a stroke has a new order to attempt oral feedings. The nurse should assess the gag reflex and then

• A) order a varied pureed diet.
• B) assess the patient's appetite.
• C) assist the patient into a chair.
• D) offer the patient a sip of juice.

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