If a patient has difficulty swallowing, the best position for eating is
a. propped up in bed with a caregiver by the bedside.
b. sitting upright opposite a caregiver.
c. sitting at a dining table with social dining companions.
d. lying on the left side, with a caregiver by the side.
Ans: b. sitting upright opposite a caregiver.
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What objective data should the nurse include after a patient assessment?
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