ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
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A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Encourage the client to take small bites. This is important for a client with dysphagia to prevent choking and aspiration. Taking small bites helps the client to chew and swallow more easily.
Choice A is incorrect because exercise before meals may fatigue the client.
Choice C is incorrect as the head should be upright, not reclined, to aid swallowing.
Choice D is incorrect as placing food on the affected side may increase the risk of aspiration.
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