The nurse recognizes that the patient is exhibiting signs of ______________ when he or she notices that the patient has difficulty holding food and fluid in his mouth and experiences difficulty moving it to his esophagus.

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Dysphagia is a condition characterized by difficulty swallowing, which includes trouble holding food and fluids in the mouth and moving them to the esophagus.

The Nurse Recognizes That the Patient Is Exhibiting Signs of ______________