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What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Dysarthria
- Dysphagia (correct)
- Stroke
What is the purpose of pureeing John's meals?
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?
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?
What is the consistency of mildly thickened fluids?
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What is the purpose of blending food until it reaches a smooth, pudding-like consistency?
What is the purpose of blending food until it reaches a smooth, pudding-like consistency?
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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.
