ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
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A client 80 years of age experienced dysphagia (impaired swallowing) in the weeks following a recent stroke,but the care team wishes to now begin introducing minced and pureed food. How should the nurse best position the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Semi-Fowlers. This position is optimal for clients with dysphagia as it helps prevent aspiration during swallowing by facilitating proper head and neck alignment. Semi-Fowlers position allows for easier passage of food from the mouth to the esophagus due to gravity, reducing the risk of choking or aspiration. Protective Supine (
A) may increase the risk of aspiration, while Low-Fowlers (
C) and Fowlers (
D) may not provide adequate support for safe swallowing in this specific case.
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