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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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Basic Care and Comfort
Related Topic
Nutrition and Oral Hydration
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Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice D is correct. Apple juice is a transparent, non-pulp juice and is appropriate for a clear liquid diet.
Choice F is correct. Clear broths or bouillons are a staple of a clear liquid diet and can include added salt for electrolyte maintenance.
Choice H is correct. Popsicles made from clear juices without dairy or fruit solids are acceptable. Avoid those with added pulp or cream.
Choice I is correct. If made without pulp or dairy, lemonade is a clear fluid and appropriate.
Choice J is correct. Sweetened iced tea (without milk or lemon pulp) is considered a clear liquid.
Choice A is incorrect. Sherbet is not considered a clear liquid because it is opaque and contains dairy content. It falls under a full liquid diet.
Choice B is incorrect. Pudding is thick and milk-based, making it inappropriate for a clear liquid diet. It is part of a full liquid diet.
Choice C is incorrect. Yogurt, even if strained, is not clear and contains dairy and fruit solids.
Choice E is incorrect. The addition of milk makes the beverage opaque; thus, it is not allowed on a clear liquid diet. Black coffee would be acceptable.
Choice G is incorrect. Tomato juice is too thick and not transparent, even if strained. It is typically excluded from clear liquid diets.
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