A Clinician Has Determined That a Patient's Vagus Nerve Has

question 11

Multiple Choice

A clinician has determined that a patient's vagus nerve has been damaged,affecting the contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles.Knowing this,which type of swallowing assessment is indicated?

• A)Have the patient swallow a liquid,semisolid,and solid in a clinic setting.
• B)Test the sensation of taste.
• C)Request a modified barium swallow.
• D)Request an ultrasound to assess the oral stage of swallowing.

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