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  • Apr 30, 2008, 10:53 AM
    jessydamm
    Weakened gag reflex
    Hey I have a weakened gag reflex and am having difficulty swallowing and coughing aftgerwards what is my nursing diagnosis
  • Apr 30, 2008, 12:23 PM
    dragonfly322
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jessydamm
    hey i have a weakened gag reflex and am having difficulty swallowing and coughing aftgerwards what is my nursing diagnosis
    The diagnosis is dysphagia. Differential diagnosis includes: TIA, MS, esophageal tumors, damage from reflux (GERD), strep pharyngitis, cardiac or psychiatrically related issues.

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