An older patient had a stroke several months ago. The patient begins to exhibit dysphagi
a. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Consult with a speech-language therapist.
b. Discuss the need for enteral feedings.
c. Provide the patient swallowing exercises.
d. Arrange for a physical exam.
D
This patient has started exhibiting difficulty swallowing months after a stroke, so the stroke is probably not the cause. Difficulty swallowing is a sign of esophageal cancer, however, so the nurse should arrange for the patient to have a physical exam. The patient may still need speech language therapy and swallowing exercises, but this is not the priority.
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