A newly admitted patient is observed to have poorly fitting dental plates.Which type of diet would be most appropriate for this patient?
A)General or regular house diet
B)Liquid diet
C)Consistency-modified diet
D)Diet increased in energy value

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When a patient has poorly fitting dentures, it affects the patient's ability to chew.Difficulties with chewing and swallowing are best accommodated by a consistency-modified diet.The regular house diet, although nutritionally complete, may include foods that the patient will have difficulty chewing and swallowing, and this may be reflected by a decreased or incomplete intake.Liquid diets tend to not be nutritionally complete, and in particular, they lack fiber.A person with poorly fitting dentures would need extra calories only in the instances when either increased energy needs are determined or there exists a concern in regard to the patient's weight.

A Newly Admitted Patient Is Observed to Have Poorly Fitting