A patient on a soft diet should avoid rough foods such as ground meat. True or False?

A patient on a soft diet is specifically instructed to avoid rough foods, including those that may be difficult to chew or swallow. Ground meat, while it is often considered tender, can sometimes be considered rough depending on its preparation and texture. Patients on a soft diet typically benefit from foods that are easy to chew and swallow, which helps prevent discomfort or complications, particularly for those with certain health conditions or dental issues. Thus, the statement is accurate in that a patient on a soft diet should indeed avoid rough foods, and this includes avoiding ground meat that does not meet the soft texture requirement.