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Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Adult Practice Test

Category - AACN Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Test

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An elderly client with a swallowing disorder is at increased risk for aspiration. Which of the following is an inappropriate nursing action?

Encourage the client to increase consumption of full-fat milk products
Dentures are securely worn while eating
Syringes are avoided when feeding the client
The client is placed in semi-Fowler’s during feeding and for 30 minutes thereafter

Explanation

Answer: A - Full-fat milk products should be limited or avoided, as they can thicken the secretions, which may increase the client’s risk for aspiration. The other options are appropriate actions to prevent choking or aspiration.

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