When Mr. Walker is cleared for an oral diet by the SLP and physician, what information would you use to determine the appropriate oral diet order? What guidelines would you use to determine when Mr. Walker can be weaned from his enteral feeding?
What will be an ideal response?
• Based upon the SLP's and physician's assessment/evaluation of the level of dysphagia Mr. Walker is experiencing, the RD should provide an appropriate diet to meet those needs.
• Mr. Walker can be weaned from his enteral feeding when he meets 60% of his needs by mouth.
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