Author Question: The nurse is assisting a frail adult with an impaired swallowing mechanism to eat a nutritious meal. ... (Read 22 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The nurse is assisting a frail adult with an impaired swallowing mechanism to eat a nutritious meal. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this client?

A) Have the client lie in bed for meals.
B) Cut the food into large pieces and allow the client to cut smaller pieces.
C) Suggest that the client bend the chin toward the chest.
D) Provide larger, less frequent, meals of semisolid foods.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who is a methamphetamine abuser. The nurse observes
rapid eye movements and jerky body movements in the client. How should the nurse
document this condition of the client?

A) Formication
B) Delirium
C) Tweaking
D) Hallucinosis

lorealeza77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Suggesting that the client bend the chin toward the chest while swallowing can help in preventing aspiration (choking). For meals, the nurse should elevate the head of the bed or, if possible, have the client sit in a chair. Cutting food into small bites will enable the client to chew food easily and helps prevent choking. Clients may better tolerate semisolid foods and thickened liquids and may prefer small, frequent meals to large, less frequent meals.

Answer to Question 2

C