Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has oral achalasia. The nurse should ask the client which of the following questions to assess their ability to swallow?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Achalasia involves esophageal motility issues, often causing a sensation of food stuck at the throat base due to lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Burning, fullness, or pain are less specific to achalasia's swallowing difficulties.