NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A client with dysphagia is prescribed oral medications. What is the safest way for the nurse to administer these medications?
Administering pills individually with thickened liquid can help prevent aspiration in clients with dysphagia. Crushing all medications is not always safe or app
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Question: A client with dysphagia is prescribed oral medications. What is the safest way for the nurse to administer these medications?
Answer options:
- Crush all medications and mix them with a small amount of food.
- Have the client tilt their head back to swallow. ✅ Administer each medication individually with a small sip of thickened liquid.
- Encourage the client to take multiple pills at once to reduce effort.
Correct answer: Administer each medication individually with a small sip of thickened liquid.
Explanation: Administering pills individually with thickened liquid can help prevent aspiration in clients with dysphagia. Crushing all medications is not always safe or appropriate, and tilting the head back can increase aspiration risk.
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