A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has a rating of 3 or 4 on the swallowing severity scale.Which of the following interventions would be recommended in the medical nutrition therapy plan?

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Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who rate 3 or 4 on the swallowing severity scale need supplemental tube feedings because intake by oral means is not adequate (i.e., roughly 50% to 59% of estimated needs).An ALS swallowing score of 10 is associated with normal swallowing ability.A swallowing score of 7 calls for an adjustment to small, frequent feedings.Scores of 5 and 6 indicate that the patient should be provided with a liquefied diet and a soft diet, respectively.A score of 2 or less indicates that the patient should be provided no oral intake.

A Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Has a Rating