A nurse is teaching a group of middle age adults about various types of hepatitis.
What statement by one of the group members indicates correct understanding of the differences?

This action would cause the nurse to intervene because it increases the risk of choking and aspiration for a client with dysphagia, which is difficulty swallowing. The nurse would instruct the UAP to feed the client small amounts of food slowly, allowing time for chewing and swallowing.

Choice A is wrong because offering thickened liquids is a safe practice for a client with dysphagia. Thickened liquids allow for easier swallowing and less choking, thus decreasing the chance of aspiration.

Choice B is wrong because placing the client in an upright position is also a safe practice for a client with dysphagia. This position helps prevent food from entering the airway and facilitates swallowing.

Choice D is wrong because allowing ample time between bites is another safe practice for a client with dysphagia. This helps the client avoid feeling rushed or overwhelmed and reduces the risk of aspiration.

This is because anti-embolism stockings are designed to prevent swelling and blood clots in the legs by applying graduated compression, which is tighter around the ankle and looser as it moves up the leg. Applying the stockings in the morning before any swelling occurs ensures a proper fit and optimal blood flow.

Choice A is wrong because massaging the legs can dislodge a blood clot and cause a pulmonary embolism.

Choice C is wrong because wetting the stockings can make them harder to apply and reduce their effectiveness.

Choice D is wrong because removing the stockings before bathing can increase the risk of swelling and clotting, and applying fresh ones afterward can be difficult and uncomfortable.