Which resident should be referred to a speech-language pathologist?

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Speech-language pathology is a rehabilitation specialty that focuses on helping the person regain or maintain the ability to communicate with others, chew, and swallow. Difficulty forming words, speaking, chewing, and swallowing can occur as a result of many different conditions. A licensed speech-language pathologist (sometimes called a speech therapist) works with the person to improve the person's ability to speak, chew, or swallow. The vocational technician helps the person to learn skills that the person will need to work or relearn skills that were had before such as putting on shoes and tying them. The RN can discuss the resident's medications and explain why they are taking the medication. The physician should assess and treat the resident who is displaying manifestations of pneumonia (fever, chills, and productive cough).

Which Resident Should Be Referred to a Speech-Language Pathologist