The nurse is assisting an older patient with dysphagia to eat an evening meal. Which foods on the patient's tray can be safely eaten? Select all that apply.
1. Hot tea
2. Custard
3. Pudding
4. Milkshake
5. Clear broth
2. Custard
3. Pudding
4. Milkshake
Explanation: 1. Thin food and liquids such as tea are difficult for older people with dysphagia to swallow. Thin liquids quickly drain into the esophagus before the swallow reflex is triggered.
2. Thickened liquids slow the swallowing process, giving the older person time to prepare for the swallow to help prevent aspiration and dehydration.
3. Thickened liquids slow the swallowing process, giving the older person time to prepare for the swallow to help prevent aspiration and dehydration.
4. Thickened liquids slow the swallowing process, giving the older person time to prepare for the swallow to help prevent aspiration and dehydration.
5. Thin food and liquids such as clear broth are difficult for older people with dysphagia to swallow. Thin liquids quickly drain into the esophagus before the swallow reflex is triggered.
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