Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 25 of 2368
A client with a swallowing disorder (dysphagia) coughs when drinking thin liquids. Which team member should the nurse collaborate with to assess and treat the swallowing problem?
- Podiatrist
- Speech therapist
- Prosthetist
- Radiology technician
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Correct answer: Speech therapist
Speech therapists assess, diagnose, and treat swallowing disorders in collaboration with nurses, dieticians, and providers.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Scope of Practice: Interprofessional Team Members. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026