Mechanically altered diets are usually ordered for the patient who has:
A)an inflamed intestine.
B)diarrhea.
C)chewing or swallowing problems.
D)heartburn.

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Mechanically altered diets are ordered for patients with chewing or swallowing problems. This type of diet includes foods that are mashed, pureed, or softened to make it easier for the patient to swallow and digest. It is not necessarily ordered for patients with inflamed intestine, diarrhea, or heartburn. Mechanically altered diets are ordered for patients who have difficulty chewing or swallowing, such as those with dysphagia or after certain surgeries. They may have foods that are pureed, chopped, or minced to make them easier to eat and swallow. They may also have softer textures to make them easier to chew. Mechanically altered diets are not specifically for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, or heartburn.

Mechanically Altered Diets Are Usually Ordered for the Patient Who