After a surgical procedure, the client is advanced to a full liquid diet. The nurse is able to recommend which one of the following foods for this client?
a. Custard
b. Puréed meats
c. Soft fresh fruit
d. Rice
A
Custard is included in a full liquid diet.
Puréed meats are allowed in a puréed diet, not a full liquid diet.
Soft fresh fruit is not included in a full liquid diet. Fresh fruit is often part of a high-fibre diet. Cooked or canned fruits are allowed on a mechanical soft diet.
Rice is not part of full liquid diet.
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