The nurse is checking the tray of the postoperative client who advanced to a clear-liquid diet, and removes which of the following if found on the tray? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Black cherry gelatin
2. Coffee with creamer
3. Tomato soup
4. Orange Popsicle
5. Ginger ale
2,3
Rationale: Coffee creamer is not allowed on a clear-liquid diet. Black coffee is allowed. Tomato soup is not considered a clear liquid. A clear beef or chicken broth would be allowed. Gelatin, Popsicles, and ginger ale are considered clear liquids.
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