NCLEX RN Practice Question

A speech therapist specializes in assessing and managing swallowing disorders (dysphagia), which are common challenges for clients recovering from a stroke. While other members of the healthcare team, such as the nutritionist and physical therapist, play important roles in the client’s care, they do not primarily address swallowing difficulties. For example, the nutritionist focuses on ensuring nutritional needs are met but relies on the speech therapist's assessment of swallowing safety to guide appropriate recommendations (e.g., diet texture modifications). Likewise, the physical therapist focuses on mobility and physical function, not swallowing.