For the Client Who Has Reduced Salivary Secretions, the Approach

question 4

Multiple Choice

For the client who has reduced salivary secretions, the approach that is most likely to be helpful is:

• A) using tube feeding.
• B) serving a clear liquid diet.
• C) blending food into a semiliquid form.
• D) having the client drink water with meals.

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