The Nurse, Caring for a Client Diagnosed with a Brain

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with a brain tumor, is planning interventions to assist with swallowing and prevent aspiration. Which of the following would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Instruct the client to tuck the chin with each swallow.
• B) Instruct the client to turn the head toward the strong side to swallow.
• C) Instruct the client to turn the head toward the weak side to swallow.
• D) Instruct the client to hold the breath while swallowing.
• E) Instruct the client to eat in a reclining position.
• F) Instruct the client to sit in an upright position when eating.

---

Definitions:

Operational Planning

The process of planning specific day-to-day activities and resources needed to achieve tactical objectives and support strategic goals of an organization.

Downward Flow

The transmission of information, commands, and policies from higher levels of an organization to lower levels.

Means-Ends Chain

A concept in psychology and marketing that describes how a product or service connects consumers' concrete attributes with their deeper values or end goals.

Well-Written Objective

A clearly defined and articulated goal that outlines specific desired outcomes or achievements in an organized and concise manner.