A Patient Diagnosed with a Myopathy Is at Risk for Aspiration

A patient diagnosed with a myopathy is at risk for aspiration. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for this patient?

A) Instruct the patient to avoid thick liquids.
B) Instruct the patient to eat small bites of food and chew thoroughly before swallowing.
C) Instruct the patient to avoid solid foods.
D) Instruct the patient to consume thin, watery liquids with meals.