Dysphagia in Older Adults
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What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?

  • Cerebrovascular accident
  • Dysarthria
  • Dysphagia (correct)
  • Stroke
  • What is the purpose of pureeing John's meals?

  • To make his meals taste better
  • To make his meals easier to swallow (correct)
  • To make his meals take longer to eat
  • To make his meals look appetizing
  • What is a common symptom of dysphagia?

  • Numbness in the hands
  • Eye strain
  • Headaches
  • Coughing during meals (correct)
  • What is the consistency of mildly thickened fluids?

    <p>Similar to nectar or honey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of blending food until it reaches a smooth, pudding-like consistency?

    <p>To make the food easier to swallow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dysphagia in Older Adults

    • Dysphagia is a condition that affects a person's ability to swallow properly.
    • Common signs and symptoms of dysphagia include difficulty swallowing, coughing or choking during meals, pain when swallowing, and a feeling of food getting stuck in the throat.
    • Dysphagia can be a result of a cerebrovascular accident (stroke), as seen in John Black's case.

    Food Texture Modification

    • Pureed food has a smooth, pudding-like consistency, achieved through blending or processing.
    • Regular fluids have a thin consistency, whereas mildly thickened fluids have a slightly thicker consistency, similar to nectar or honey.

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    Dysphagia is a condition that affects a person's ability to swallow properly, learn about its signs, symptoms, and effects on older adults.

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