The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for intractable nausea and vomiting that has now been controlled. The physician has ordered the diet to be advanced as tolerated. Of the following foods, what is the best choice for this client?
A) Ice cream C) Dry toast
B) Cream soup D) Peanut butter and crackers
C
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When the client is ready to eat, small frequent meals of low-fat, readily digested carbohydrates are usually the best tolerated. Dry toast is a good example of a readily digested carbohydrate.
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