Which would the nurse assess using the PASS acronym to prevent aspiration pneumonia in a client with stomatitis? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Is the client's airway open? Does the client have any difficulty swallowing? Does the client have a history of trouble swallowing? Has a speech language-pathologist been consulted? Does the client have any signs or symptoms of dysphagia? What have been the client's dietary intake patterns?

Which would the nurse assess using the PASS acronym to prevent aspiration pneumonia in a client with stomatitis? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Is the client's airway open? Does the client have any difficulty swallowing? Does the client have a history of trouble swallowing? Has a speech language-pathologist been consulted? Does the client have any signs or symptoms of dysphagia? What have been the client's dietary intake patterns?

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