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A Client,with a Nursing Diagnosis of Impaired Swallowing,complains of Frequent

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A client,with a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Swallowing,complains of frequent heartburn.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?


A) Teach the client the "chin tuck" technique when swallowing.
B) Assist the client to a 90° sitting position, or as high as tolerated, during meals.
C) Check the client's mouth for pocketing of food.
D) Assist the client in maintaining a sitting position for 30 minutes after the meal.

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