Practice Question
Which intervention should the nurse anticipate the speech-language pathologist to incorporate into the care plan of a client with symptoms of severe dysphagia?
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Correct Answer:
Thicken all liquids prior to drinking.
Rationale:
🥤 Clients with severe dysphagia are at high risk for aspiration pneumonia, especially when consuming thin liquids.
🥤 Thickening liquids to nectar, honey, or pudding consistency allows better bolus control, reduces speed of swallowing, and enhances airway protection.
🥤 The speech-language pathologist determines appropriate thickness based on swallowing evaluations, often via bedside assessment or videofluoroscopy.
🥤 This approach is one of the first modifications made in the dysphagia care plan and is often combined with postural techniques and dietary changes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4