Short Case Study Questions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Short Case Study Questions  
A 73-year-old retired administrative assistant has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months. Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes. Currently, she is admitted to the hospital because of complications arising from a recent stroke.
-The patient is placed on a Level 2 Dysphagia Mechanically Altered diet for her swallowing problem. Which food would you expect her to have the most difficulty with?

• A) moist oatmeal
• B) baked potato with gravy
• C) rice
• D) canned peach slices