The nurse is caring for a client who has successfully tolerated their prescribed clear liquid diet. The healthcare provider has now ordered a full liquid diet.
Which of the following items can the nurse offer that are not part of a clear liquid diet?
The nurse is caring for a client who has successfully tolerated their prescribed clear liquid diet. The healthcare provider has now ordered a full liquid diet.
Which of the following items can the nurse offer that are not part of a clear liquid diet?
A. Gelatin
[16%]
B. Tea
[9%]
C. Custard
[59%]
D. Apple juice
[16%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Basic Care and Comfort
Related Topic
Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice C is correct. A full-liquid diet includes food items such as plain ice cream, strained soups, sherbet, milk, pudding, custard, breakfast drinks, refined cooked cereals, and strained vegetable juices. Custard is under the full liquid diet specification and is appropriate for the nurse to introduce to the client considering their diet has just been advanced.
Choice A is incorrect. Gelatin is commonly allowed on clear liquid diets and is not exclusive to full liquid diets. It may be suitable for a client on a clear liquid diet but is not the most accurate choice when transitioning to a full liquid diet.
Choice B is incorrect. Tea is often allowed on both clear and full-liquid diets. While it is a valid choice, it does not exclusively align with the transition from a clear to a full liquid diet.
Choice D is incorrect. Apple juice is commonly allowed on both clear and full-liquid diets. While it may be suitable for a clear liquid diet, it does not exclusively align with the transition to a full liquid diet.
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