A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted to the floor. ...

[jazziefee]

A nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted to the floor. The nurse documents that the client is edentulous.
 
  Based on this information, which would be the most appropriate anticipated diet ordered by the primary care provider for this client? A) Digestive soft diet
  B) Mechanical soft diet
  C) Clear liquid diet
  D) Full liquid diet

Question 2

A postsurgical client is anxious to start eating again. The nurse is reviewing the progression of diets to expect after surgery. What is the correct sequence of progression of diets following surgery?
 
  1 . Clear liquid
  2 . Soft diet
  3 . Full liquid diet
  4 . Regular diet
  A) 1, 3, 2, 4
  B) 2, 1, 4, 3
  C) 3, 1, 2, 4
  D) 4, 2, 1, 3

[samiel-sayed]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The mechanical soft diet, or dental soft diet, is used for the person who has difficulty chewing or swallowing, such as a client who is edentulous (without teeth), has oral problems, or has had a cerebrovascular accident. It is also a nutritionally adequate diet, and meats, fruits, and vegetables may be chopped, ground, or pureed, depending on the client's ability to chew and swallow. Clear liquid and full liquid diets are prescribed after surgery as a person's first step toward taking solid foods. They may be used during an acute illness or for certain body disturbances, such as irritation of the intestinal tract. One form of soft diet is the digestive soft diet. It is a nutritionally adequate diet that is low in fiber, connective tissue, and fat. Gas-forming foods are eliminated and mild seasonings are used.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The progression of diets should be as follows: clear liquid, full liquid, soft, regular diet. A client's diet should progress as soon as possible to ensure an adequate nutritional intake and to increase the client's sense of well-being.