8 Questions
Which are risk factors for dysphagia? (SATA)
Choking or coughing during meals
What are nursing priorities for a patient with dysphagia? (SATA)
Add thickener to fluids
What are some complications of GERD? (SATA)
Esophagitis
How is diverticular disease managed?
Eat more fiber
What should nurse teaching include for colorectal cancer screening?
Regular colonoscopy because polyps can reoccur
How is diverticulitis treated?
Mostly outpatient
What are symptoms of complicated diverticulitis? (SATA)
Abscess = tenderness, palpable mass, fever
What are risk factors for aspiration pneumonia? (SATA)
Dysphagia
Test your knowledge of dysphagia risk factors and nursing priorities with this quiz. Identify the factors that increase the risk of dysphagia and prioritize nursing interventions for patients with swallowing difficulties.
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