Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2354 of 2368
A client with dysphagia is prescribed pudding-thick liquids. Which description matches this consistency?
- Easily pourable, like apricot nectar
- Slightly thicker, drizzling from a cup
- Holds its own shape and is eaten with a spoon
- Clear and see-through at room temperature
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Correct answer: Holds its own shape and is eaten with a spoon
Pudding-thick liquids hold their shape, are not pourable, and usually require a spoon. Nectar-thick liquids are easily pourable.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026