This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with Parkinson's disease is undergoing a swallowing assessment because she is experiencing ... (Read 64 times)

craiczarry

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient with Parkinson's disease is undergoing a swallowing assessment because she is experiencing difficulties when swallowing. What consistency is most appropriate for this patient, to reduce the risk of aspiration?
 
  A) Solid food with thin liquids
  B) Pureed food with water
  C) Semisolid food with thick liquids
  D) Thin liquids only

Question 2

While reading a medical patient's admission documentation, the nurse notes that the patient has a history of parathyroid dysfunction. Accordingly, the nurse should pay particular attention to this patient's:
 
  A) Blood pressure
  B) Calcium levels
  C) Potassium levels
  D) Cognition


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Carissamariew

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


craiczarry

  • Member
  • Posts: 527
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Missbam101

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Pelvic inflammatory disease. Chlamydia or gonorrhea spreads up the vagina into the uterus and then t Pelvic inflammatory disease. Chlamydia or gonorrhea spreads up the vagina into the uterus and then t
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th
A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records. A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
Patient health history form. Patient health history form.
Detection of 3020insC in CARD15 in a family with Crohn’s disease Detection of 3020insC in CARD15 in a family with Crohn’s disease
Video: Skin Cancer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library