For the client who has reduced salivary secretions, the approach that is most likely to be helpful is:

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Blending food into a semiliquid form can help the client with reduced salivary secretions to swallow and digest the food more easily, as well as provide adequate hydration. Tube feeding is a more extreme option that should only be used if other measures are not successful. Serving a clear liquid diet may not provide enough nutrients or calories for the client, and drinking water with meals may not be enough to compensate for reduced salivary secretions.

For the Client Who Has Reduced Salivary Secretions, the Approach