Which of the following is best for a client who has difficulty swallowing and chokes frequently?
A- A liquid diet.
B- Tilting the head back when swallowing.
C- Tucking the chin in when swallowing.
D- Following each bite with a drink of water.
Correct Response: C
The client should tuck the chin when swallowing rather than tilting the head back. Thin fluids and liquids, like water, are thickened prior to drinking to prevent chocking. Tilting the head back is dangerous.
A- A liquid diet.
B- Tilting the head back when swallowing.
C- Tucking the chin in when swallowing.
D- Following each bite with a drink of water.
Correct Response: C
The client should tuck the chin when swallowing rather than tilting the head back. Thin fluids and liquids, like water, are thickened prior to drinking to prevent chocking. Tilting the head back is dangerous.
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