Straight A Nursing

Dysphagia is a condition in which the individual has difficulty swallowing. Proper swallowing relies on a complex coordination involving more than 30 nerves and muscles. When even one of these elements fails to work properly, dysphagia can result.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The four stages of swallowing…more complex than we realize! Causes of dysphagia Signs and symptoms of dysphagia (AKA: important things to watch for!) Complications of dysphagia Bedside swallow evaluations Diagnostic tests for dysphagia Modified diet textures Safety around feeding and aspiration prevention ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references. FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life! Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic