The nurse recognizes that diseases involving the esophagus may have nutritional implications due to difficulty swallowing, and it will be necessary to:

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Monitoring the patient's food intake allows the nurse to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate nutrition despite their difficulty swallowing. Depending on the severity of the condition, options such as assisted feeding devices or tube feeding may also be necessary. However, simply having a family member feed the patient or being present in the room and encouraging the patient to eat may not ensure that the patient is getting the appropriate amount and type of nutrition they need.

The Nurse Recognizes That Diseases Involving the Esophagus May Have