What is the typical postoperative sequence for nutritional intake? How long will Ms. Watson be NPO?
What will be an ideal response?
• Initially, Ms. Watson will be placed as NPO for 1-2 days and then begin oral intake with clear liquids.
• Then, she will progress towards a low-residue diet with 4-6 meals/day
• Over an 8 week period, oral intake should begin to resemble that of a regular diet
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