ATI Nutrition
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired swal- c) elevate the head of the
lowing due to a cerebrovascular accident. Which of the bed 45 to 90 degrees
following interventions should the nurse use to assist
the client with feeding?
a) provide the client with a straw
b) offer the client thin liquids
c) elevate the head of the bed 45 to 90 degrees
d) place the food in the weaker side of the mouth
2. Which of the following actions should a nurse take to a) auscultate the client's
assess the client who had a stroke for complications lungs
secondary to inadequate swallowing?
silent aspirations are com-
a) auscultate the client's lungs mon complication of swal-
b) place the tip of a tongue depressor on the client's lowing impairment
posterior tongue
c) inspect the client's uvula and soft palate with a pen-
light
d) place fingers on the client's throat at the level of the
larynx and ask the client to swallow
3. Which of the following food choices are appropriate a) plain yogurt
for a client who is prescribed a full liquid diet? Select b) custard
all that apply c) ice cream
f) gelatin
a) plain yogurt
b) custard
c) ice cream
d) mashed potatoes
e) pureed meat
f) gelatin
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