Which food consistency is most appropriate for a patient experiencing pain after oral surgery?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Soft, smooth food requiring little chewing
After oral surgery, hard, rough, or crunchy foods can rub the surgical site and increase pain or irritation. Soft, smooth, moist foods require little chewing and usually cause less mechanical trauma. Temperature, acidity, seasoning, and the surgeon’s instructions should also be considered when planning the diet.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Soft, smooth food requiring little chewing
Why is this the correct answer?
After oral surgery, hard, rough, or crunchy foods can rub the surgical site and increase pain or irritation. Soft, smooth, moist foods require little chewing and usually cause less mechanical trauma. Temperature, acidity, seasoning, and the surgeon’s instructions should also be considered when planning the diet.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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