Posted: January 11th, 2018

Dysphagia – The 3 efficient treatments

Which of the following statement is incorrect about a patient with dysphagia?

A. The patient will find pureed or soft foods, such as custards, easier to swallow than water
B. Fowler’s or semi Fowler’s position reduces the risk of aspiration during swallowing
C. The patient should always feed himself
D. The nurse should perform oral hygiene before assisting with feeding.