The nurse is teaching the family members of the client about the pureed diet the client will need to follow while his jaw is wired as he heals from a broken jaw
Which of the following suggestions will be important to include in the discussion? Select all that apply. A) Liquids should be thin to allow ease of swallowing.
B) Use broth, cheese, milk, or tomato sauce instead of water for blenderizing the food.
C) All foods should be smooth and not chunky.
D) All foods are allowed if liquefied.
B, C, D
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A pureed diet is a diet composed of foods that are blended, whipped, or mashed to pudding-like consistency. All foods are allowed, as long as consistency is changed to liquid. Using broth, cream soups, cheese, tomato sauce, milk, and fruit juice instead of water will add calories and nutritional value. Liquids may be thickened to improve ease of swallowing.
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