Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
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Correct Answer:
Have the client tuck their chin and tilt their head forward when swallowing
Rationale:
🟩 The chin-tuck maneuver narrows the airway opening and redirects the bolus toward the esophagus.
🟩 This helps prevent aspiration, which is the biggest risk in clients with dysphagia.
🟩 The position gives the client more control over swallowing and improves airway protection.
🟩 It is evidence-based and widely used in speech/swallow therapy for dysphagia management.
❌ Incorrect Answers
❌ Two-way conversation during meals — Talking increases aspiration risk.
❌ Offer water with each bite — Thin liquids increase aspiration risk.
❌ 45-degree positioning — Insufficient elevation; they should be upright (≥ 75–90 degrees).
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4