What should guide the decision to move from a semi-solid to a normal solid diet?
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Correct answer: The patient’s tolerance for chewing, swallowing and digestion
Progression to a regular solid diet should occur when the patient can chew and swallow safely and can digest the food without significant pain, vomiting, bloating or other intolerance. There is no universal fixed number of days because illness, surgery, age and recovery differ. Desire for solid food is relevant but cannot replace a safety assessment. Therefore, option A is correct.
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The patient’s tolerance for chewing, swallowing and digestion
Why is this the correct answer?
Progression to a regular solid diet should occur when the patient can chew and swallow safely and can digest the food without significant pain, vomiting, bloating or other intolerance. There is no universal fixed number of days because illness, surgery, age and recovery differ. Desire for solid food is relevant but cannot replace a safety assessment. Therefore, option A is correct.
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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