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Abstract
Impairment of cough and swallow is a potential consequence of neurological dysfunction that places affected patients at increased risk for respiratory compromise and death. Nurses are critical to early identification and frequent screening of airway defense mechanisms to reduce aspiration risk and improve clinical outcomes in patients with neurological impairment.
期刊介绍:
MEDSURG Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). The journal provides its readers with the multidisciplinary information they need to provide clinically excellent patient care and to enhance their nursing practice. MEDSURG Nursing supports adult health/medical-surgical nurses as they strive for excellence in patient care, private practice, and outpatient health care settings in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Each peer-reviewed issue of MEDSURG Nursing features a comprehensive discussion and description of today"s clinical issues in adult health/medical-surgical nursing.