The nurse recognizes that which of the following client behaviors may suggest dysphagia?
a. frequent coughing while eating
b. hiccoughs following ingestion of food
c. drinking liquids through a straw after swallowing food
d. chewing food at least 20 times before attempting to swallow
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) Sunlight B) Bacteria on the skin C) Air pollutants D) Cloudy environment
A community health nurse working with a group of vulnerable clients is focusing on empowering them. Which of the following would be most effective?
A) Keeping the clients to a firm schedule of visits B) Viewing the clients as active partners in the process C) Having the clients cut through bureaucratic red tape D) Focusing on the clients' limitations
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