Author Question: What is the best position for feeding a client with a nursing diagnosis of Impaired swallowing? ... (Read 76 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the best position for feeding a client with a nursing diagnosis of Impaired swallowing?

1. high-Fowler's position
2. 30-degree angle flexion at the hips with head flexed forward
3. 90-degree flexion at the hips and 45-degree flexion at the neck
4. 45-degree flexion at the hips and a 90 degree flexion at the neck

Question 2

Your client is elderly and independent, but states that living alone is not for her anymore. She is lonely, and afraid of being alone and falling or having a health crisis. Which kind of housing is most appropriate for this client?

1. adult day care
2. assisted living
3. skilled nursing
4. home care