Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Answer: C - Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. Swallowing difficulties place the client at risk for aspiration. Thick liquids or pureed foods such as applesauce are easier to swallow without aspirating than are thin liquids or regular foods. Diced meats are not cohesive and could pose a choking hazard for the client with dysphagia. Soft-cooked vegetables would be appropriate for the client whose dysphagia who can swallow most foods very well. Scrambled eggs are appropriate for clients with Stage II (less severe) dysphagia who have chewing and swallowing difficulties with some food textures.