A patient with dysphagia after a stroke is scheduled for a barium swallow. What test results should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

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1. A barium swallow may identify the presence of an aspiration.
2. A barium swallow may identify subtle anatomic abnormalities. This test is especially useful if more than one abnormality is discovered.
3. Videofluoroscopy visualizes the sequence of events of a swallow.
4. Videofluoroscopy analyzes muscle activities.
5. The barium swallow does not correct swallowing abnormalities.

A Patient with Dysphagia After a Stroke Is Scheduled for a Barium