A 73-year-old man presented to his gastroenterologist for evaluation of dysphagia that had begun 6 months previously. He reported progressively

Question Answered step-by-step A 73-year-old man presented to his gastroenterologist for evaluationof dysphagia that had begun 6 months previously. He reported progressively worsening intermittent solid food dysphagia with difficulty initiating swallows. He denied dysphagia with ingestion of liquids, nasal regurgitation, abdominal pain, weight loss, voice changes, aspiration, or choking episodes. The client had history of TIA and stroke.1.   What are the risks for the patient with dysphagia r/t a stroke?2. What are the precautions a nurse must take for patient with dyspagia and provide a rationale for each.3.  The patient is discharged, but 3 months later is readmitted to the hospital with dehydration and malnutrition. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 224 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)