Wilbert, your nursing home patient, chokes and wheezes every time he tries to drink his milk or coffee. What does your OT department recommend to Wilbert's physician?
A)Wilbert use a covered cup with a straw.
B)Wilbert only drink water.
C)Wilbert be seen by a speech therapist for a swallow study.
D)Wilbert lie down when drinking fluids.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Your OT department recommends that Wilbert be seen by a speech therapist for a swallow study. If Wilbert is choking and wheezing every time he tries to drink milk or coffee, he has difficulty swallowing more than one type of liquid and may have a swallowing disorder. A speech therapist who is trained to do swallow studies can determine if Wilbert has a swallowing disorder.

Wilbert, Your Nursing Home Patient, Chokes and Wheezes Every Time