When assisting a dysphagic client to eat, the nurse should
a. have the client slightly flex the neck for swallowing.
b. place the client in Sims position for 15 minutes after meals.
c. position the client in the semi-Fowler position.
d. use the fingers to check the client's mouth for food.
A
Slightly flexing the head forward may aid in swallowing. A high-Fowler position with 90-degree flexion of the hips is usually the best position for mealtime. Maintaining the high-Fowler position for at least 30 minutes after a meal helps reduce reflux and aspiration. For safety, the nurse should never place unprotected fingers in the client's mouth when teeth or dentures are in place.
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