Referrals for dysphagia involve interprofessional collaboration and may extend to end-of-life care decisions and feeding tube considerations.
Referrals for clients experiencing dysphagia should include collaborative work involving speech therapists, physicians, and dietitians to determine appropriate diets. In cases where clients near the end of life and have difficulty swallowing, nurses provide education on oral care and may need to evaluate medication administration changes. Additionally, patients may reach a point where feeding tubes might be necessary, requiring delicate considerations by healthcare professionals and families.
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