The nurse notices that an elderly patient is experiencing difficulty chewing.Which of the following diets would be most appropriate?

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The mechanical soft diet would be the most appropriate for an elderly patient experiencing difficulty chewing because it includes foods that are easy to chew, such as ground or finely diced meats, cooked vegetables, and soft fruits. The clear liquid diet and blenderized liquid diet are not appropriate long-term diets and do not provide adequate nutrition. The low sodium diet may be appropriate depending on the patient's medical history, but it does not address the difficulty with chewing.

The Nurse Notices That an Elderly Patient Is Experiencing Difficulty