Why might individuals with Bell palsy experience dry eyes?

Social determinants of health are factors that influence an individual’s health and well-being. What social determinants of health are related to assessment of the mouth, throat, nose, and sinuses?

You enter the patient’s room to administer their medications scheduled for 8 a.m. Upon entering the room, you notice the patient is eating breakfast. The patient coughs right after swallowing a bite of food and states, “I’m fine, sometimes my food just gets caught in my throat.” How should you proceed?