Question

The nurse is preparing to facilitate a referral for an older adult client with dysphagia. to which member of the multidisciplinary team will the nurse place the referral?

Answer 1

Nurse will place the referral Speech-language therapist.

What is Dysphagia?

Dysphagia is the medical term for dysphagia.

Some people with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing certain foods and liquids, and others cannot swallow at all. Other signs of dysphagia include: Coughing or choking when eating or drinking. Sometimes they bring food back  through their noses.

Signs and symptoms associated with dysphagia can include:

•    Pain while swallowing.
•    Inability to swallow.
•    A sensation of food getting stuck in the throat or chest or behind   the breastbone (sternum)
•    Drooling.
•    Hoarseness.
•    Food coming back up

How to fix dysphagia?

Try eating smaller, more frequent meals. Cut your food into smaller pieces, chew food thoroughly and eat more slowly. If you have difficulty swallowing liquids, there are products you can buy to thicken liquids. Trying foods with different textures to see if some cause you more trouble.

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