Case Study 5 - Swallowing Sarah Miller is a 48 yo female who admitted to the...

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Case Study 5 - Swallowing
Sarah Miller is a 48 yo female who admitted to the ED with righthemiparesis, dysarthria and a reflexive cough while taking smallsips of water. MRI of the brain confirmed an MCA distributionstroke. A bedside swallow evaluation was ordered which revealed thefollowing: R facial droop with moderately dysarthric speech. Tonguedeviates to the right on protrusion. Lips strength is moderatelyimpaired. Palpation of larynx/hyoid during a dry swallow revealedmildly reduced laryngeal elevation/excursion. Vocal quality is softand breathy. Unable to complete diakochokinetic rate due to poorapproximation and coordination of movements.
Name 3 cranial nerves you think could be damaged and explainwhy? (6)
What indications (ie symptoms) do you subjectively considerbased on the patientâ€™s presentation (prior to initiating the exam)just based off of what you see, hear and have read about themedical history? (2)
What does the inability to complete the diadochokinetic ratetell you about the patientâ€™s speech/swallow deficits? (2)

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