Question # 7

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a history of stroke and is experiencing difficulty swallowing. Which intervention is the priority?

Options:

A.

Place the patient upright during meals and assess swallowing safety

B.

Encourage the patient to drink quickly

C.

Provide food without further assessment

D.

Place the patient flat after eating

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