A nurse is caring for a client with a swallowing disorder. Which therapeutic nursing intervention should be considered when feeding this client?
A) Separate the food according to the water content.
B) Encourage the client to swallow each portion of food.
C) Tell the client to take a small sip of water after each portion.
D) Talk with the primary care provider about an order for a semiliquid diet.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should encourage a client with a swallowing disorder to swallow each portion of food. The nurse need not segregate the food according to the water content, encourage the client to take small sips of water after each portion, or encourage the client to take semiliquid food.
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