Pn fundamentals 2023
Pn fundamentals 2023 ( 55 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with feeding a client who has had a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of dysphagia?
Rapid chewing is not specific to dysphagia.
A garbled or "wet" voice is often a sign of dysphagia, as it can indicate difficulty with swallowing and risk for aspiration.
Sneezing is not typically associated with swallowing difficulties.
Increased hunger is unrelated to dysphagia and does not indicate difficulty swallowing.
A. Rapid chewing is not specific to dysphagia.
B. A garbled or "wet" voice is often a sign of dysphagia, as it can indicate difficulty with swallowing and risk for aspiration.
C. Sneezing is not typically associated with swallowing difficulties.
D. Increased hunger is unrelated to dysphagia and does not indicate difficulty swallowing.