An older patient recovering from a stroke coughs when drinking fluids. What should the nurse consider to prevent this patient from aspirating?

Name: An older patient recovering from a stroke coughs when drinking fluids. What should the nurse consider to prevent this patient from aspirating?
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Thickening the fluids can help prevent aspiration in patients who cough when drinking, as it slows down the fluid's movement, allowing for better control and reducing the risk of it entering the airway.

An Older Patient Recovering from a Stroke Coughs When Drinking