Which option is least suitable for a patient at high risk of aspiration?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Thin water together with dry crumbly pieces
Thin water may flow rapidly, while dry crumbly particles can scatter and are difficult to control. Combining these two problematic consistencies can make oral preparation, timing, and airway protection more difficult for a patient at high aspiration risk. Safer choices must be prescribed after assessment and should have a consistent, manageable texture.
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Thin water together with dry crumbly pieces
Why is this the correct answer?
Thin water may flow rapidly, while dry crumbly particles can scatter and are difficult to control. Combining these two problematic consistencies can make oral preparation, timing, and airway protection more difficult for a patient at high aspiration risk. Safer choices must be prescribed after assessment and should have a consistent, manageable texture.
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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