The nurse is assisting an older patient with dysphagia to eat an evening meal. Which foods on the patient's tray should be avoided? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Hot tea
2. Custard
3. Pudding
4. Milkshake
5. Clear broth
1,5
Rationale: 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.
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