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bobbie

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client in a health care facility is placed on a mechanical soft diet. The client may choose to eat:
 
  A. Salad
  B. Baked potato without skin
  C. Cooked cereal
  D. Soft peeled apples

Question 2

After oropharyngeal suctioning of a patient, the nurse notes bloody secretions in the suction catheter and tubing. What should the nurse do next?
 
  a. Increase the suction pressure.
  b. Provide additional oxygen.
  c. Reduce the frequency of oral hygiene.
  d. Check the suction catheter for nicks.


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DHRUVSHAH

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
C. Mechanically Altered: moist, soft texture, and easily forms a bolus.
A. Regular diet with no restrictions
B. Dysphagia Advanced: regular food (with the exception of very hard, sticky, or crunchy foods)
D. Dysphagia Advanced: Regular food (with the exception of very hard, sticky, or crunchy foods)

Answer to Question 2

D
Observe the catheter tip for nicks, which can cause mucosal trauma. The nurse should assess the oral cavity for trauma or lesions, reduce the amount of suction pressure used, provide supplemental oxygen only if respiratory distress occurs, and increase the frequency of oral hygiene.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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