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

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Swallowing- Case Study

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.

1. Name 3 cranial nerves you think could be damaged and explainwhy?

2. What indications (ie symptoms) do you subjectively considerbased on the patient?s presentation (prior to initiating the exam)just based off of what you see, hear and have read about themedical history?

3. What does the inability to complete the diadochokinetic ratetell you about the patient?s speech/swallow deficits?

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1 Facial nerve The patient shows right facial droop and decreased strength of lip muscles This is a result of weakness of facial muscles The facial muscles are supplied by facial nerve and damage to this nerve will result in facial droop Glossopharyngeal nerve Decreased    See Answer
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