Which interventions should the nurse use to reduce the risk of aspiration for an older patient with dysphagia? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Monitor during meals for a change in respirations.
2. Maintain an upright position for 1 hour after eating.
3. Raise the head of the bed to a 90 degree angle during meals.
4. Provide pureed solid foods and thin clear liquids during meals.
5. Ensure that one bite has been swallowed before providing another.
1,2,3,5
Rationale: An intervention to reduce the risk of aspiration in an older patient with dysphagia is to monitor the patient during meals for a change in respirations. This could indicate that the patient is aspirating food or fluids.
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