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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information about oropharyngeal dysphagia in older adults.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the physiology of normal swallowing.
  2. Identify the clinical manifestations of oropharyngeal dysphagia.
  3. List nursing interventions for older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: N0616A
Published: Jun 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Nursing2020
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Mariya Canham, BSN, RN
Categories: Ear, Nose, Throat , Geriatrics
Specialties: Gerontology, Home Health, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Dysphagia , Older Adults