The Patient Is Placed on a Clear Liquid Diet After

question 10

Multiple Choice

The patient is placed on a clear liquid diet after surgery.Which of the following foods may the patient select?

• A)Coffee with milk and sugar
• B)Gelatin,popsicles,apple juice
• C)Water,orange juice,Jell-O
• D)Black coffee,popsicles,ice cream

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

A network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials, primarily involved in transporting lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells.

Nonencapsulated

Refers to tissues or structures not enclosed in a protective capsule.

MALT

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, a component of the immune system that works to protect the mucous membranes lining the digestive, respiratory, and urogenital tracts.

Lymphatic Tissue

Lymphatic tissue is part of the immune system, comprised of a network of lymphoid organs, nodes, and ducts that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream.