Educated patient on what can be eaten on a mechanical soft diet. Here are some examples of foods you can eat while on a mechanical soft diet: All dairy products except non-shredded hard cheeses, ground meats, flaky fish, eggs tofu, nut butters, soft cooked vegetables and no seeds or skins, soups with finely chopped vegetables.
Educated patient on what is a mechanical soft diet and he was explained that this diet is designed for people who have trouble chewing and swallowing. Chopped, ground and pureed foods are included in this diet, as well as foods that break apart without a knife. Understanding was verbalized.