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For patients who are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs, herbal preparations
 
  a. should all be avoided.
  b. can be considered safe.
  c. should be taken separately from drugs.
  d. may cause dangerous herb-drug interac-tions.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the family members of the client about the pureed diet the client will need to follow while his jaw is wired as he heals from a broken jaw.
 
  Which of the following suggestions will be important to include in the discussion? Select all that apply. A) Liquids should be thin to allow ease of swallowing.
  B) Use broth, cheese, milk, or tomato sauce instead of water for blenderizing the food.
  C) All foods should be smooth and not chunky.
  D) All foods are allowed if liquefied.

[Li Jun]

Answer to Question 1

D
For patients who take prescription or over-the-counter drugs, herbal preparations can cause dan-gerous herb-drug interactions. They cannot be considered safe, simply because they are natural.. They do not necessarily need to be avoided, but should be discussed with a physician or pharmacist. Taking the herbal preparation separately from drugs may not help, depending on how long the drug(s) and herb(s) remain active in the body.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Feedback:
A pureed diet is a diet composed of foods that are blended, whipped, or mashed to pudding-like consistency. All foods are allowed, as long as consistency is changed to liquid. Using broth, cream soups, cheese, tomato sauce, milk, and fruit juice instead of water will add calories and nutritional value. Liquids may be thickened to improve ease of swallowing.

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Great answer, keep it coming

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it