A client is being prepared to go home following a stroke. He is being advanced to level 3 dysphagia diet to assess his tolerance before going home. Which of the following choices might he choose for his dinner? Select all that apply
A) Mashed potatoes D) Pasta salad with raw vegetables
B) Meatloaf E) Pineapple upside down cake
C) Steamed green beans
A, B, C
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Level 3 is the advanced level and consists of near-normal textured foods; it excludes crunchy, sticky, or very hard foods. Food is bite-sized and moist. Some foods to avoid include corn, nuts, seeds, coconut, pineapple, and dried fruit.
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