Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 2:58
PM
Subject: when to code swallowing
problems
Question for the group. I have a resident that has swallowing
problems from a CVA, not new, she was on thickened liquids in the past but her
or her daughter do not like. So she no longer gets thickened
liquids. She has choking episodes when she drinks, my question is.
Should I mark swallow problems on the MDS? I always make note that her
and daughter refuse to have the thickened liquids even after education.
Thanks,
Michelle
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Thank You.
Michelle Witges
