Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)

A patient with ALS is experiencing dysphagia. Which nursing intervention is the HIGHEST priority?

Encourage three large meals per day to maintain caloric intake Assess swallowing function and implement aspiration precautions Place the patient on a regular diet to prevent nutritional deficits Administer antiemetics before all meals

Correct Answer:

Assess swallowing function and implement aspiration precautions

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