The nurse instructs the spouse of a client who is experiencing dysphagia. which statement indicates that teaching about strategies to help with dysphagia were effective?

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Aspiration is the most profound and dangerous problem for older adults experiencing dysphagia. Maintaining a 90-degree position during meals will help avoid aspiration. Liquids are usually the most difficult to swallow for person with dysphagia. Slippery foods are often difficult to control and either triggers reflexive swallow too quickly or run out of oral cavity before the swallow. Disruptions should be minimized during meals.

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