Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia and left-sided weakness following a stroke.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
This option is aimed at modifying the consistency of fluids to make them easier to swallow for someone with dysphagia. Thickened liquids are often recommended to prevent aspiration (when food or liquid enters the airway instead of the esophagus) in patients with swallowing difficulties.