Ati lpn med surg exam
Ati lpn med surg exam ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and has dysphagia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration, especially when swallowing difficulties are present, making it essential to monitor for signs of aspiration.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not directly related to dysphagia from a stroke.
Dumping syndrome occurs after certain types of gastric surgery and is not associated with dysphagia post-stroke.
Peptic ulcer disease is not a typical complication of dysphagia following a stroke.
A. Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration, especially when swallowing difficulties are present, making it essential to monitor for signs of aspiration.
B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not directly related to dysphagia from a stroke.
C. Dumping syndrome occurs after certain types of gastric surgery and is not associated with dysphagia post-stroke.
D. Peptic ulcer disease is not a typical complication of dysphagia following a stroke.