70. A home care patient with Parkinson’s disease is experiencing severe dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). What medicinal intervention is most appropriate regarding medication administration?
A.
Crush all medications and mix with food
B.
Assess swallowing ability, consult with speech therapist, and consider liquid formulations or crushing/administering via feeding tube if necessary
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C.
Administer solid pills without liquid
D.
Give all medications at once
📖 Additional Information
Crush all medications and mix with food
Assess swallowing ability, consult with speech therapist, and consider liquid formulations or crushing/administering via feeding tube if necessary
