Asked by Elizabeth Martinez on May 31, 2024
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For a patient with Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to Impaired Swallowing,which nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) Check inside the mouth for pocketing of food after eating.
B) Provide a full liquid diet that is easy to swallow.
C) Remind the patient to raise the chin slightly to prepare for swallowing.
D) Keep the head of the bed elevated for 30 to 45 minutes after feeding.
Imbalanced Nutrition
A state wherein an individual's dietary intake does not provide the necessary nutrients for proper health and functioning.
Impaired Swallowing
Difficulty in the act of moving food, liquid, or saliva from the mouth to the stomach, often due to neurological or physical disorders.
- Distinguish the signs and symptoms associated with nutrient imbalances.
- Apply insights into nutrition to promote positive dietary habits.
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Dilka JayasingheJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A,D
Explanation :
The nurse should check for pocketing of food (storing food in cheeks)that the patient has not been able to swallow,and should keep the head of the bed elevated for 30 to 45 minutes after feeding.Liquids should be avoided unless thickeners are added.The patient should flex the head forward (tuck the chin)in preparation for swallowing.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the signs and symptoms associated with nutrient imbalances.
- Apply insights into nutrition to promote positive dietary habits.
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