Author Question: HK is a 60 yo M who has been diagnosed with achalasia. He has a history of Chagas disease and has ... (Read 80 times)

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HK is a 60 yo M who has been diagnosed with achalasia. He has a history of Chagas disease and has been complaining of food getting stuck in his throat.. The registered dietitian consults with HK and finds that he has been afraid to eat due to his symptoms and has experienced a 13 unintentional weight loss. HT: 5'8 WT: 170 One week post op, the registered dietitian would recommend which diet?
a. regular
b. dysphagia pureed
c. dysphagia mechanically altered
d. dysphagia advanced

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HK is a 60 yo M who has been diagnosed with achalasia. He has a history of Chagas disease and has been complaining of food getting stuck in his throat.. The registered dietitian consults with HK and finds that he has been afraid to eat due to his symptoms and has experienced a 13 unintentional weight loss. HT: 5'8 WT: 170 Which of the following foods is allowed on this diet?
a. chocolate cake
b. walnut bread
c. whole-kernel corn
d. peanut butter