Nutrition · practice question
A 79-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to malnutrition screening. Assessment data include the client coughs when drinking thin liquids and has wet vocal quality after swallowing. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
Why
Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
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