Question

identify ways to assist clients who have swallowing problems?

a) leave resident in a slightly reclined postion for meals.

b)allow plenty of time, sit upright, lower chin for swallowing and sit upto 30 min. after meals.

c)offer plenty of fluids and remain sitting for 2 hours after meal.

d) all of the above

Answer 1

Answer : Allow plenty of time, sit upright, lower chin for swallowing and sit upto 30 min. after meals.

a) Don't leave resident in a slightly reclined postion for meals, it may cause aspiration of food contents.

b) Allow plenty of time, sit upright, lower chin for swallowing and sit upto 30 minute after meals. This puts gravity to work, helping move the bolus through the esophagus and into the stomach, reducing the likelihood of aspiration and reflux.

c) Diet contain thickened liquids fluid, help to swallow easily. Offering plenty of fluid at a time is not safer to administer for a dysphagic patient. A small amount of liquid per swallow is safe for the client.

d) All of the above- Option a and c are incorrect.