The Nurse Recognizes That Finding the Best Diet for a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:

• A)dry foods like crackers.
• B)sticky foods like peanut butter.
• C)foods with mixed textures like casseroles.
• D)soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes.

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