The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty swallowing. Which of the following terms would be noted in the chart?
a. Aphasia
b. Aphagia
c. Dysphasia
d. Dysphagia
ANS: D
Dysphagia describes difficulty swallowing. Dysphasia/aphasia is difficulty speaking. Aphagia means inability to eat.
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