QUESTION 23 2 points Save Answer Mr. Johnson is an 89-year-old male that has bee

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QUESTION 23 2 points Save Answer Mr. Johnson is an 89-year-old male that has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He has difficulty initiating movement and also exhibits a tremor which is more prominent in his dominant hand. During meals he exhibits difficulty getting food from his plate to his mouth without significant spillage and his swallowing has also become labored. Mr. Johnson currently resides in a long-term nursing facility which has been his home for the past 5 years. Which of the following providers would address Mr. Johnson's difficulty with initiating movement while eating and during other activities of daily living, as well as assess potential meal time adaptations to reduce spillage? Occupational Therapist OPhysical Therapist OSpeech Parhologist O Licensed Practical Nurse O Occupational Therapy Aide QUESTION 24 2 points Save Answer Mr. Johnson is an 89-year-old male that has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He has difficulty initiating movement and also exhibits a tremor which is more prominent in his dominant hand. During meals he exhibits difficulty getting food from his plate to his mouth without significant spillage and his swallowing has also become labored. Mr. Johnson currently resides in a long-term nursing facility which has been his home for the past 5 years Which of the following providers would address Mr. Johnson's swallowing impairment to improve upon his ability to eat meals as well as to increase his efficiency with phonation and articulation? Registered nurse Physical therapist O Dentist OSpeech and Language Pathologist O Oral Surgeon

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Answer 23)

Occupational therapist are the one who can address to improve the quality of life by teaching them in the different movement skills and concentrate on dinner techniques for patients

Answer 24)

A speech and language pathologist is needed to improve his swallowing capacity and for speech

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