A patient with Parkinson's disease is undergoing a swallowing ...

[craiczarry]

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

[Carissamariew]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B

[craiczarry]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[dantucker]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it