A client experiences impaired swallowing after a stroke and has worked with speech-language pathology on eating.What nursing assessment best indicates that a priority goal for this problem has been met?

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Impaired swallowing can lead to aspiration,so the priority goal for this problem is no aspiration.Clear lung sounds is the best indicator that aspiration has not occurred.Choosing menu items is not related to this problem.Eating meals does not indicate the client is not still aspirating.A weight gain indicates improved nutrition but still does not show a lack of aspiration.

A Client Experiences Impaired Swallowing After a Stroke and Has