When Assisting a Dysphagic Client to Eat, the Nurse Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

When assisting a dysphagic client to eat, the nurse should

• A) have the client slightly flex the neck for swallowing.
• B) place the client in Sims position for 15 minutes after meals.
• C) position the client in the semi-Fowler position.
• D) use the fingers to check the client's mouth for food.

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