Question

a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia following a cerebrovascular accident. which of the following actions should the nurse take when assisting the client at mealtime? encourage the client to drink fluids before swallowing food. offer the client tart or sour foods first. tilt the clients head backward when swallowing. turn on the television.

Explanation:

Tart or sour foods can stimulate saliva production and improve the swallowing reflex in clients with dysphagia. Drinking fluids before swallowing food can increase the risk of aspiration. Tilting the head backward can also increase the risk of aspiration. Distractions like turning on the television are not advisable as they can lead to inattentive eating and increase aspiration risk.

Answer:

B. Offer the client tart or sour foods first