The client who has undergone a gastrointestinal surgery is permitted to have a clear-liquid diet on the second postoperative day. Which fluid should the nurse order from the diet kitchen for this client?
A) Apricot nectar
B) Cherry ice pop
C) Chicken broth
D) Cranberry juice
C
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