Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had a stroke about dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner should indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Tilting the head forward promotes safer swallowing, reducing aspiration risk. A 90° angle is optimal, coughing is not preventive, and food goes on the stronger side.