If a patient on a regular hospital diet suddenly reports swallowing difficulty, what is the correct diet response?
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Correct answer: Assess the need for texture modification
Sudden difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, requires prompt assessment because ordinary food or thin liquids may enter the airway and cause choking or aspiration. The care team may recommend soft, puréed, or thickened consistencies after assessment. The priority is safe swallowing while preserving adequate energy and nutrient intake.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Assess the need for texture modification
Why is this the correct answer?
Sudden difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, requires prompt assessment because ordinary food or thin liquids may enter the airway and cause choking or aspiration. The care team may recommend soft, puréed, or thickened consistencies after assessment. The priority is safe swallowing while preserving adequate energy and nutrient intake.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Changes in consistency.
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