When Nutrient Intake Is Poor Because of Oral Pain, Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

When nutrient intake is poor because of oral pain, which of the following is the best recommendation the dental hygienist can make?

• A) Encourage using a blender to puree foods.
• B) Encourage a liquid nutritional supplement.
• C) Suggest hot teas to relieve the pain.
• D) Encourage frozen desserts to relieve pain.
• E) Encourage flavored gelatin deserts.