A nurse is providing teaching for a group of clients who have dysphagia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A. “Use a straw to sip liquids.” Using a straw increases the flow of liquid, making it more difficult to control and increasing the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia. B. “Dry swallow in between bites.” Performing a dry swallow between bites helps clear the throat and esophagus of any remaining food, reducing the risk of aspiration and ensuring that each bite is swallowed completely before taking another. C. “Mix foods of different textures into the same bite.” Combining textures (e.g., liquid and solid) can confuse swallowing reflexes and increase aspiration risk. Foods should be uniform in consistency. D. “Assume a chin-up position.” A chin-up position opens the airway and increases aspiration risk. The correct position is a chin-down (chin-tuck) posture, which helps protect the airway during swallowing.