A patient is on a full liquid diet. Which food item choice by the patient will cause the nurse to intervene?
a. Custard
b. Frozen yogurt
c. Pureed vegetables
d. Mashed potatoes and gravy
ANS: D
Mashed potatoes and gravy are on a dysphagia, mechanical soft, soft and regular diet but are not components of a full liquid diet. The nurse will need to provide teaching on what is allowed on the diet. Custard, frozen yogurt, and pureed vegetables are all on a full liquid diet.
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