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drastic changes in weight
cause for assessment and questioning. nutritionist consultant.
dysphagia
difficultly swallowing.
signs and symptoms of dysphagia
gurgling.
choking.
pocketing food.
drooling.
treatment for dysphagia
first notify doctor.
refer to speech therapist.
feeding a patient with dysphagia
thicken water.
monitor tray for appropriate foods.
may be on puree diet.
limit distractions.
alternate food bites with sips of water.
chin-to-chest swallowing.
what does the speech therapist do?
swallow studies.
,aspiration
inhalation of fluid.
feed with head of bed at 30° angle or higher, remain in position
after eating too.
vitals for dysphagia
lung sounds.
respirations.
oxygen levels.
what are patients at risk for on a puree diet?
nutritional deficiency.
clear diet
water/ice chips.
cranberry/apple juice.
popsicles.
black tea/coffee.
broth.
sports drinks.
full liquid diet
all items on the clear liquid diet plus:
milk.
puddings/custards.
ice cream/yogurt.
cream of rice.
peanut butter.
foods that are or may become liquid at room temperature.
, puree diet
blended foods.
NG tube
measure tubing.
x-ray after placement.
test pH before feeding.
pH needs to be below 5.
NPO
nothing by mouth.
regular diet
diet as tolerated.
diabetic diets
controlling carb intake, avoid high glycemic foods.
cardiac diet
low fat, cholesterol and sodium.
renal diet
restrict potassium, sodium, protein, and phosphorus.
soft diet
anything that can be smashed.
eggs.
lean and tender meat.
mashed potatoes, squash, bananas.
pasta.