Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
2. A client with Parkinson's disease will likely have the greatest difficulty swallowing:
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
2. A client with Parkinson's disease will likely have the greatest difficulty swallowing:
Test-Taking Tip
Look for the option that is different from the others—one is a thin consistency, and like saliva, is more likely to cause aspiration.
Content Area: Adult Health, Neuromuscular; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is correct because any thin liquid or food increases the chance of aspiration. Answer 2 is incorrect because thicker foods will reduce the risk of aspiration. Answer 3 is incorrect because thick liquids are less likely to be aspirated. Answer 4 is incorrect because ground beef is soft, does not required chewing, and the risk of aspiration is minimized.
