A nurse is caring for patients with dysphagia. Which patient has neurogenic dysphagia?
a. A patient with benign peptic stricture
b. A patient with muscular dystrophy
c. A patient with myasthenia gravis
d. A patient with stroke
ANS: D
Stroke is the only cause of dysphagia in this list that is considered neurogenic. Myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophy are considered myogenic in origin, whereas benign peptic stricture is considered obstructive.
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