Question

1. Read the following scenario and respond to the questions. Ms. Dee is an 86-year-old female on your nursing unit who has had difficulty swallowing her pills. During shift report the nurse reported that she pulverized Ms. Dee’s medication and administered them with applesauce. However, Ms. Dee still had difficulty swallowing the medication. You will be responsible for reporting Ms. Dee’s health care needs at the interprofessional team conference.

  

B. What important issues need to be addressed with other health care team members?

Answer 1

it is important for entire health care team to be aware of, and help manage , any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication

the health care team may include a nurse, occupational therapist, dietitian, pharmacist, physician,speech language pathologist, dentist, respiratory therapist and support staff such as care aides and food service staff. Family, volunteers, friends, and any other caregivers also contribute to the health and safety of people in care.

the nutrition plan includes information related to chewing and swallowing, such as

the type of diet or food texture.

thickness of liquids

siting position

specific meal time needs or supervision for safe eating