Which client does the nurse anticipate the need for a pureed diet? A Guide to Identification and Care
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According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, affects up to 13–38% of independently living elderly people and a higher percentage in aged care residents. For these individuals, a nurse must anticipate the need for a pureed diet to ensure proper nutrition and prevent complications like aspiration pneumonia.
