Multiple Choice
A nurse is caring for an elderly lady who recently experienced a stroke and who coughs/chokes after eating or drinking.The nurse knew that the patient was at risk for aspiration because of the stroke and was concerned that the patient may have impaired swallowing.The nurse develops a care plan based on the nursing diagnosis Impaired Swallowing.Which skill is the nurse using to make this nursing diagnosis?
A) Medical diagnosis
B) Scientific method
C) Diagnostic reasoning
D) Data collection
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