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Shelles

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which recommendation is most appropriate for a patient who has had an esophageal dilation related to achalasia?
 
  a. Consume only liquid
  b. Avoid fruit juices
  c. Drink 10 oz of fluid with each meal
  d. Lie down for 30 minutes after each meal

Question 2

The home health nurse caring for a patient who has dysarthria related to radiation therapy for an oral cancer would recommend that the family provide:
 
  a. a tablet and pencil as a communication aid.
  b. a TV for diversion.
  c. a bell to summon help.
  d. a walkie-talkie.


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mohan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The patient should drink fluid with each meal to increase lower esophageal pressure to push food into the stomach.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The provision of an alternative method of communicating will lessen the frustration of the patient who has trouble speaking understandably. The call bell would be helpful also, but without a way to communicate, the bell is not as essential as a method of communication.


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

dawsa925

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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