Following Surgery, a Patient May Be Given Clear Liquids Initially

question 17

Multiple Choice

Following surgery, a patient may be given clear liquids initially, then gradually provided with other beverages or foods that are unlikely to cause discomfort.This is referred to as:

• A)a flexible diet order.
• B)diet progression.
• C)a food intolerance test.
• D)a mechanically altered diet.

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