A patient with Parkinson's disease is undergoing a swallowing assessment because she is experiencing difficulties when swallowing. What consistency is most appropriate for this patient, to reduce the risk of aspiration?
A) Solid food with thin liquids
B) Pureed food with water
C) Semisolid food with thick liquids
D) Thin liquids only
C
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a. Believe that outside circumstances control their lives. b. Believe they are in charge of their lives. c. Feel competent to complete their work. d. Want to help make decisions.
The nurse is reviewing a medication history on a client taking an ACE inhibitor. The nurse plans to contact the health care provider if the client is also taking which medication?
a. docusate sodium (Colace) b. furosemide (Lasix) c. morphine sulfate d. spironolactone (Aldactone)
The government agency that protects the health and safety of employees is the
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