ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 | Nurselytic

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Correct Answer: A. Mixing the medications with a semisolid food for the client is the appropriate action for a nurse to take when administering medications to an older adult with dysphagia. This approach helps ensure that the client can safely swallow the medication without the risk of aspiration or choking. By mixing the medications with a semisolid food, it becomes easier for the client to swallow and reduces the chances of any adverse events related to dysphagia. This method also helps in masking the taste of the medication, making it more palatable for the client. This approach promotes safe medication administration and enhances compliance with the treatment plan.
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B: Administering more than one pill at a time can increase the risk of choking or aspiration in a client with dysphagia.
C: Placing medications on the back of the client's tongue can trigger the gag reflex and increase the risk of aspiration.
D: Tilting the client's head back can also increase the risk of

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