A client who has undergone a gastrointestinal surgery is ...

[Jramos095]

A client who has undergone a gastrointestinal surgery is permitted to have a clear liquid diet on the second postoperative day. Which fluid should the nurse order from the diet kitchen for this client?
 
  1. Apricot nectar
  2. Cranberry juice
  3. Chicken broth
  4. Cherry ice pop

Question 2

Unlicensed assistive personnel are assigned the task of feeding breakfast to older clients with alterations in mobility and orientation. What instruction should the nurse include in this delegation?
 
  1. Breakfast should be completed quickly so that baths may begin.
  2. Give fluids before and after each bite of solid foods.
  3. Stand to the left of right-handed clients during feeding.
  4. Engage the client in conversation during the meal.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Apricot nectar is thick with pulp.
Rationale 2: Cranberry juice is red. Clients who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery are often not allowed to have red liquids because the color can be confused with blood if the client vomits.
Rationale 3: Chicken broth is the only liquid listed that is clear and not red.
Rationale 4: A cherry ice pop is red. Clients who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery are often not allowed to have red liquids because the color can be confused with blood if the client vomits.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: It may well take over 45 minutes to feed these clients in an unhurried manner.
Rationale 2: Fluids should be offered when the client requests fluids, or after three to four bites of food.
Rationale 3: The personnel should sit while feeding the client to convey a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere.
Rationale 4: Of the options given, the best answer is to engage the client in conversation during the meal. This makes the mealtime pleasant and encourages socialization as well as appetite.