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Arii_bell · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with a swallowing disorder. The nurse realizes that which type of diet would be indicated for this client? ?

1. Regular diet
2. Clear liquid diet
3. Mechanical soft diet
4. Low-fat diet

Question 2

The results of a client's thyroid scan showed black and gray areas. The nurse realizes this finding is consistent with:

1. malignancies.
2. elevated phosphorus levels.
3. hyperactivity.
4. renal disease.

IAPPLET · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Some clients may need a pureed diet or mechanical soft diet, especially if their swallowing difficulty is with the oral phase. Some clients may have difficulty swallowing thin liquids and foods that are tough. The client will most likely have difficulty with a regular or low-fat diet.

Answer to Question 2

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Hyperactive areas on the thyroid scan will appear as black or gray regions or hot spots. White areas or cold spots are indicative of malignancies. Black and gray areas on the thyroid scan are not indicative of elevated phosphorus levels or renal disease.