The nurse is assisting a frail adult with an impaired swallowing mechanism to eat a nutritious meal. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Have the client lie on their left side for meals.
B) Cut the food into large pieces so the client can bite off pieces.
C) Suggest that the client bend the chin toward the chest when swallowing.
D) Provide larger, less frequent, meals of semisolid foods.
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