Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a cerebrovascular accident with resulting dysphagia. Which of the following therapists assists clients to learn to eat with less risk of aspiration?
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Correct Answer:
Speech
Rationale:
🟢 Clients who have dysphagia following a stroke (CVA) are referred to a speech-language pathologist (SLP).
🟢 The SLP assesses swallowing safety and techniques, recommends modified diets, and may conduct a swallow study.
🟢 Occupational therapy focuses on fine motor tasks; physical therapy addresses mobility; respiratory therapy manages airway and breathing.
🟢 Swallowing disorders place clients at high risk of aspiration pneumonia, so this therapy is crucial.
🟢 Early involvement supports nutritional intake and safety.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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