The nurse is providing diet-related advice to a male patient following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The patient wants to minimize the volume of food and yet meet all nutritional elements. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give to the patient about controlling the volume of food intake?
a) Provide a high-fat diet.
b) Include dry or crisp foods and chewy meats.
c) Always serve hot or tepid foods.
d) Provide thickened commercial beverages and fortified cooked cereals.
Answer: Provide thickened commercial beverages and fortified cooked cereals.