This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10 of the time while eating and has no cough ... (Read 8 times)

mckennatimberlake

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Aug 20, 2018
A patient with dysphagia aspirates food approximately 10 of the time while eating and has no cough reflex. According to the Dysphagia Severity Scale, which level of severity would this patient be classified as having?
 a. 2
  b. 3
  c. 4
  d. 5
  e. 6

Question 2

Describe, in detail, the benefits of the nutrition care process in terms of outcomes management. Be sure to include benefits relating to the profession as a whole as well.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

soda0602

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

An outcomes management system is used to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire NCP (assessment, diagnosis, interventions, outcomes, costs, and other factors) when nutrition care is provided to a number of patients.


mckennatimberlake

  • Member
  • Posts: 559
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

mochi09

  • Member
  • Posts: 335
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Old Time Farm Shepherd Old Time Farm Shepherd
The catabolism of various molecules from food. The catabolism of various molecules from food.
GI endoscopy. (a) Similar to other forms of GI endoscopy, laparoscopy involves the insertion of a sp GI endoscopy. (a) Similar to other forms of GI endoscopy, laparoscopy involves the insertion of a sp
Barenaked Ladies - Lovers in a Dangerous Time Barenaked Ladies - Lovers in a Dangerous Time
Examples of endocrine disorders. (B) A patient with a goiter. Examples of endocrine disorders. (B) A patient with a goiter.
Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting Eating calcium-rich foods daily assists with bone health, muscle contraction, and blood clotting
Video: Male Reproductive System - The gonadotropin releasing hormone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library