An older client recovering from aspiration is not scheduled for a swallowing evaluation for several days. Which action should the nurse to help this client?
a. Provide a can of liquid nutritional supplement.
b. Allow the family to bring in favorite foods to support nutritional needs
c. Provide clear liquids and try to reschedule the swallowing test for the next available time slot.
d. Inform the healthcare provider that the test has not been done and discuss concerns about malnutrition
d. Inform the healthcare provider that the test has not been done and discuss concerns about malnutrition
The nurse should first inform the healthcare provider that the test was not performed as scheduled and discuss concerns about the potential for malnutrition. Clear liquids should not be used as the only source of nutrition for someone who aspirated. Providing the client with a liquid nutritional supplement could cause further aspiration. Until the swallowing evaluation is completed, oral intake should be closely monitored. The family should withhold bringing in foods until the evaluation is completed.
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