HK is a 60 yo M who has been diagnosed with achalasia. He has a history of Chagas disease and has been complaining of "food getting stuck in his throat.". The registered dietitian consults with HK and finds that he has been afraid to eat due to his symptoms and has experienced a 13# unintentional weight loss. HT: 5'8" WT: 170# One week post op, the registered dietitian would recommend which diet?
a. regular
b. dysphagia pureed
c. dysphagia mechanically altered
d. dysphagia advanced
a
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