When Preparing to Discharge an Older Client Who Has Begun

question 6

Multiple Choice

When preparing to discharge an older client who has begun to experience dysphagia, the nurse suggests that the problem can minimize by:

• A)eating small meals every 2 to 3 hours rather than three large meals daily.
• B)cutting a sandwich into bite-size.
• C)eating fewer meals but choosing high-calorie, high-protein foods.
• D)substituting thin liquids for solid fluids whenever possible.

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Definitions:

Physiological Sensation

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

Emergency Department

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Morphine

A powerful opioid analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy, used primarily for pain relief in medical settings.