Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who needs to be on a soft diet. When teaching the client about what he can eat, the nurse should include what food would be indicated in this type of diet?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rationale: A soft diet is recommended for individuals with difficulty chewing or swallowing. Mashed potatoes are soft, easy to chew, and swallow, making them suitable for this diet. Other choices (B) high-fiber cereals, (C) fruit with skin, and (D) raw vegetables are not ideal for a soft diet as they require more chewing and can be difficult to swallow. Therefore, mashed potatoes are the correct choice for a soft diet.