To assist the patient with dysphagia to eat a meal, the nurse can: (Select all that apply.)
a. encourage "practice swallowing" before the meal.
b. coach the patient to chew thoroughly.
c. assist the patient to sit upright with the head forward and chin tucked.
d. offer fluid during the meal.
e. give the patient thin liquids, such as water.
A, B, C, D
Thickened liquids should be administered to a patient with dysphagia. All other options listed would be assistive to the person with dysphagia.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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What will be an ideal response?