NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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Which interventions would be recommended for a client with dysphagia? Select all that apply.
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Assist the client with meals.
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Place food on the affected side of the mouth.
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Allow ample time to eat.
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Test the gag reflex before offering food or fluids.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A videofluoroscopy assesses your swallowing ability. It takes place in the X-ray department and provides a moving image of your swallowing in real time. You’ll be asked to swallow different types of food and drink of different consistencies, mixed with a non-toxic liquid called barium that shows up on X-rays.
Detailed explanation-2: -Medication. Depending on the cause, it may be possible to treat oesophageal dysphagia with medication. Botox. Botox can sometimes be used to treat achalasia, a condition where the muscles in the oesophagus become too stiff to allow food and liquid to enter the stomach. Surgery.
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