Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Alternate the client's liquids and solids during meals.
Rationale:
💎Clients with dysphagia are at risk for aspiration due to impaired swallowing.
💎Alternating solids and liquids helps clear the throat and esophagus, reducing food sticking and lowering aspiration risk.
💎The head should be elevated to at least 90°, not just 45°, during meals for maximum airway protection.
💎Tilting the head back actually increases the chance of aspiration, as it opens the airway rather than protecting it.
💎Minimizing distractions (e.g., turning off the TV) also improves focus, but the priority safety action is alternating food textures.
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