The nurse is providing care for a patient with a history of aspirating. Which of the following foods would the nurse remove from patient's tray? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bread with butter
b. Ground chicken
c. Coffee
d. Fruit juice
e. Ice cream
f. Applesauce
ANS: C, D
Patients with swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) may have better success with foods or thick liquids rather than thin fluids. Thin fluids are more easily aspirated and should be altered (thickened) prior to drinking.
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