Nutrition · practice question
A client with dysphagia coughs during sips of thin liquids and has a wet vocal quality. What is the nurse's best action?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Stop oral intake, maintain airway, and notify the provider for swallow evaluation per protocol.
Why
Coughing and wet voice during swallowing suggest aspiration risk; stop oral intake and request swallow evaluation before continuing PO diet.
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