The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who is on a clear liquid diet. Which patient statement(s) indicates correct understanding of the foods that would be appropriate on this diet? (Select all that apply.)
a. Beef broth
b. Grape juice
c. Apple juice
d. Orange gelatin
e. Tea with sugar
f. Vanilla ice cream
ANS: A, C, D, E
Clear liquids are liquid items that you can see through. B. F. Ice cream and grape juice are not on a clear liquid diet.
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