A patient with dysphagia has been placed on a pureed diet. What food would most likely be included as part of this diet?

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A pureed diet consists of foods that have been blended to a smooth consistency, making it easier for a patient with dysphagia to swallow. Applesauce is a commonly included food in a pureed diet as it can be easily pureed to a smooth consistency. Cottage cheese, ground beef, dumplings with gravy, and cooked fruit would need to be modified or avoided on a pureed diet as they cannot be blended to a smooth consistency.

A Patient with Dysphagia Has Been Placed on a Pureed