Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia and is receiving oral medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Administer the client's medications one at a time. This is important for a client with dysphagia to prevent choking or aspiration. Giving medications one at a time ensures the client can swallow each pill safely.
A: Assisting the client into semi-Fowler's position is generally beneficial for swallowing but is not directly related to medication administration for dysphagia.
B: Giving medications between meals may not be ideal for a client with dysphagia as they may need to take medications with food to avoid stomach upset.
C: Encouraging the use of a straw can increase the risk of aspiration for clients with dysphagia due to the potential for liquid to enter the airway.
E, F, G: Irrelevant options.
A: Assisting the client into semi-Fowler's position is generally beneficial for swallowing but is not directly related to medication administration for dysphagia.
B: Giving medications between meals may not be ideal for a client with dysphagia as they may need to take medications with food to avoid stomach upset.
C: Encouraging the use of a straw can increase the risk of aspiration for clients with dysphagia due to the potential for liquid to enter the airway.
E, F, G: Irrelevant options.