APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

NEURORADIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following common observations you would see in a pt w/ dysphagia does NOT belong?
A
Drooling
B
Ingesting food
C
Compromised nutritional status
D
Hydration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -a sensation that food is stuck in your throat or chest. persistent drooling of saliva. being unable to chew food properly. a gurgly, wet-sounding voice when eating or drinking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dysphagia and the subsequent reduction of the coordination of pharyngeal muscles increase the risk of dehydration, malnutrition, pneumonia, and mortality [2]. Consequently, dysphagia may lead to dehydration-a shortage of body water due to either insufficient drinking or excess losses, or a combination of both [4].

Detailed explanation-3: -coughing or choking when eating or drinking. bringing food back up, sometimes through the nose. a sensation that food is stuck in your throat or chest. persistent drooling of saliva. 13-Feb-2023

Detailed explanation-4: -Aim for 8 cups every day. Sip fluids throughout the day. Keep fluids by your bedside. Try to have both hot and cold drinks. Try to Include a variety of sweet and savoury options. Try to have fizzy and carbonated drinks as well.

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