A patient with dysphagia following a stroke needs which intervention during mealtime?
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Correct answer: Give thickened liquids, small bites, keep upright, supervise feeding
In dysphagia, safety requires upright position, supervised feeding, thickened liquids/small bites to reduce aspiration risk.
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