A 78-year-old is admitted to the long-term care facility after a hospitalization for pneumonia. The client has a history of a right cerebrovascular accident and dysphagia. When preparing the room for this patient, what equipment is most important in the c
a. A room located within sight of the nursing station
b. An adjustable height bed that goes low to the floor
c. A suction machine
d. Oxygen at bedside
ANS: C
Aspiration is the most profound and dangerous problem for patients with dysphagia. A suc-tion machine is essential to have at the bedside or in the dining room. Although it is wise to place a new patient who potentially has mobility issues close to the nursing station where there is closer observation, this is not mandatory. An important intervention is to reduce injuries from falls, which might be a concern with this patient, but there is no indication in the scenario that falls are a problem for this patient. There is no evidence that oxygen is necessary for this patient.
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