What is a level 1 National Dysphagia Diet?A level 1 National Dysphagia Diet includes only pureed foods. Pureed foods should be smooth and free of lumps. Pureed foods require very little chewing. Your healthcare provider will tell you how long you need to follow this diet. He or she may ...
observation was that some homes restricted food items such as jelly and ice cream for residents on a pureed diet even though most residents were not on thickened fluids and the restriction was unnecessary, further reducing the quality of menu items offered....
The provider prescribes a full liquid diet progressing to a pureed diet as a tolerated. Before initiating feedings, it is essential that this patient undergo which of the following? Swallowing examination Which of the following interventions should a nurse use at mealtimes for a patient who has...