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Dysphagia - Coggle Diagram
Dysphagia
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Evaluation
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Salivation stimulated, and food lubricated to improve swallowing ability
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Nursing interventions
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chew slowly thoroughly, use fluids to help facilitate passage of solid foods
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Risk factors
Aging: due to normal wear and tear on the esophagus, older adults are at higher risk of swallowing difficulties
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management
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Dilation: a device is placed down your esophagus to carefully enlarge any narrow areas of your esophagus
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