The nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed a clear liquid diet.
Which dietary items would be appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed a clear liquid diet.
Which dietary items would be appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
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Basic Care and Comfort
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Nutrition and Oral Hydration
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Correct responses
- A clear liquid diet is usually transparent (to light) dietary items that do not contain dairy or pulp.
- Items such as water, gelatin, fat-free bouillon, hot tea, apple juice, seltzer, lemonade, and ginger ale are acceptable.
- Clear hard candy is acceptable because it is a clear liquid when melted.
- Salt and sugar are permitted food additives.
Incorrect responses
- A full liquid is the next step when the diet is advanced.
- This diet contains opaque liquids.
- A full-liquid diet usually contains pulp and dairy.
- For example, coffee is a clear liquid, whereas a coffee with creamer or milk is a full liquid.
- Items that are full liquid include sherbet, milkshakes, frozen yogurt, pudding, strained soups, and coffee with dairy (or nondairy alternatives such as oat milk).
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Last Updated - 17 Mar 2025
