The nurse is providing care for a patient with a history of aspiration. Which foods should the nurse remove from patient's tray? (Select all that apply.)
a. Coffee
b. Ice cream
c. Fruit juice
d. Applesauce
e. Ground chicken
f. Bread with butter
ANS: A, C
Patients with swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) may have better success with foods or thick liquids rather than thin fluids. Thin fluids are more easily aspirated and should be altered (thickened) prior to drinking. B. D. E. F. These foods are less likely to cause aspiration.
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Which method of drug excretion excretes most drugs in their original, unmetabolized form?
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