1. Mr. Durant, a 75-year old man has been diagnosed with dysphagia. He has been noted to choke on liquids, but he swallo

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1. Mr. Durant, a 75-year old man has been diagnosed with dysphagia. He has been noted to choke on liquids, but he swallo

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1. Mr. Durant, a 75-year old man has been diagnosed with
dysphagia. He has been noted to
choke on liquids, but he swallows semisolid foods well. He has been
admitted to the
hospital for pneumonia. (5 Points)
Questions:
What are some of the signs and symptoms of dysphagia? What types of
modifications will be
needed to feed him safely? What food properties would be safest for
him? Discuss some safe
swallowing guidelines for dysphagia patients. What are some common
challenges for patients who
have dysphagia?
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