{"id":133666,"date":"2024-08-24T14:15:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T14:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133666"},"modified":"2024-08-24T14:15:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T14:15:52","slug":"a-nurse-is-updating-the-plan-of-care-for-a-client-who-has-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-with-dysphagia-which-of-the-following-interprofessional-team-members-should-the-nurse-identify-as-the-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/24\/a-nurse-is-updating-the-plan-of-care-for-a-client-who-has-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-with-dysphagia-which-of-the-following-interprofessional-team-members-should-the-nurse-identify-as-the-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dysphagia. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse identify as the priority to consult?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with dysphagia. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse identify as the priority to consult?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Dietitian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Physical therapist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Speech-language pathologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Occupational therapist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Speech-language pathologist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/strong> A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is at risk for aspiration, which can lead to pneumonia and other complications. The speech-language pathologist<\/strong> is the priority professional to consult because they specialize in assessing and managing swallowing disorders. They can recommend strategies and interventions to improve swallowing safety and reduce the risk of aspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the other professionals are important in the overall care of a client with ALS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n