A postsurgical client is anxious to start eating again. The nurse is reviewing the progression of diets to expect after surgery. What is the correct sequence of progression of diets following surgery?

Question

1 . Clear liquid
2 . Soft diet
3 . Full liquid diet
4 . Regular diet
A) 1, 3, 2, 4
B) 2, 1, 4, 3
C) 3, 1, 2, 4
D) 4, 2, 1, 3

Answer 1

A
Feedback:
The progression of diets should be as follows: clear liquid, full liquid, soft, regular diet. A client's diet should progress as soon as possible to ensure an adequate nutritional intake and to increase the client's sense of well-being.