The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient with an MI. Which specialized diet should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
a. Soft diet
b. Full liquid
c. Edentulous diet
d. Clear liquid diet
ANS: D
A clear liquid diet is ordered initially to reduce the heart's workload when digesting a meal. A. B. The diet is progressed as able to full liquid and then soft diet. C. Edentulous diets would be on a prn basis.
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