A nursing student, supervised by their preceptor, is preparing to perform the first oral feeding for a client 48 hours after an acute stroke.

Prior to initiating the feed, which of the following actions completed by the student would require the preceptor to intervene when assessing and facilitating a client's ability to swallow?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A nursing student, supervised by their preceptor, is preparing to perform the  first  oral feeding for a client 48 hours after an acute stroke.  
 
   Prior to initiating the feed, which of the following actions completed by the student would require the preceptor to intervene when assessing and facilitating a client's ability to swallow? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Start with a food that has a pureed texture

Answer

Stimulate the back of the throat with a tongue blade to assess the gag reflex

Answer

Provide mouth care to stimulate salivation

Answer

Elevate the head of the bed to an upright position

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