The nurse is assisting an older patient with dysphagia to eat an ...

[Yolanda]

The nurse is assisting an older patient with dysphagia to eat an evening meal. Which foods on the patient's tray should be avoided? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Hot tea
  2. Custard
  3. Pudding
  4. Milkshake
  5. Clear broth

Question 2

What should the nurse teach an older patient about colorectal cancer?
 
  1. The risk of colorectal cancer decreases with age.
  2. Colorectal cancer can be detected by measuring carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA).
  3. Colorectal cancer occurs less frequently in those with a history of ulcerative colitis.
  4. Colorectal cancer has no symptoms but can be detected by fecal occult blood testing.

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Answer to Question 1

1,5
Rationale: Thin food and liquids such as tea are difficult for older people with dysphagia to swallow. Thin liquids quickly drain into the esophagus before the swallow reflex is triggered.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The risk of colorectal cancer rises with age and is the most common cancer after the age of 65.