Mattias is concerned about his frequent drooling and difficulties controlling the food bolus within his mouth.His daughter's wedding is in 4 weeks,and he does not want to embarrass himself or his family by drooling or choking on food or liquids.Which strategies would be most appropriate?
A) His wife uses a side handgrip on Mattias to improve his head control, and he should only eat crumbly foods.
B) Mattias should frequently pat his mouth during the meal and alternate between cold and hot foods.
C) Mattias should lean back in his chair while eating to avoid drooling.
D) Mattias should only eat pureed foods and thin liquids while at the wedding.
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