Closing Speaking Practice: Present in teams a sample meal menu for a patient including the disease, the patient's situation, the sample meal, and special considerations.
Oral
Presentation: Feeding a Post-Stroke Patient Using Fractions
1.
Introduction:
Hello everyone.
Today, I’m going to talk about how to feed a patient who has had a stroke.
2. The
Patient’s Situation:
The patient is a 75-year-old man who recently
suffered a mild stroke.
As a result, he has difficulty swallowing, which is
known as dysphagia.
He is also unable to feed himself, so he needs
assistance during mealtime.
His diet is pureed food and thickened liquids, and we
must monitor how much he eats at every meal.
3. Meal
Sample:
The food is divided into small portions:
½ plate of mashed potatoes
¼ plate of pureed chicken
¼ plate of blended carrots
For his drink, he receives ½ a cup of thickened apple
juice.
4. Special
Considerations:
I sit the patient up at a 90-degree angle to reduce
the risk of choking.
I speak calmly: “Are you ready for another bite?”
I check for signs of discomfort or fatigue.
After feeding, I clean his mouth and record the
fractions eaten on the patient chart.
