Which should the nurse include on the client's intake and output sheet?
1. Strained peas, 4 oz
2. Cream cheese, 2 oz
3. Cherry gelatin, 6 oz
4. Mashed potato, 3 oz
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3. The nurse includes gelatin on the intake and output sheet because, as long as the gelatin contains nothing else, it is a clear liquid.
1, 2, and 4. Cream cheese, strained peas, and mashed potatoes are solid food suitable on a soft diet.
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While supervising a student who is manually transferring a patient from a bed to a chair, a nurse intervenes when the student transfers the patient while
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