Practice Question
Assisting a stroke patient with feeding would include:
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Have patient sit upright 90 degrees in bed or chair
Rationale:
✳️ Aspiration is a major concern in stroke patients with dysphagia.
✳️ Sitting upright at 90° improves airway protection during meals.
✳️ A 45° angle is insufficient to prevent aspiration effectively.
✳️ Regular diet should be avoided until swallowing is assessed by speech therapy.
✳️ Feeding techniques include slow feeding, small bites, and thickened liquids if needed.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4
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