Post-Surgery Diet Progression
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What is the recommended progression of diet for a patient after peristalsis resumes?

  • Soft, clear liquid, sips of water, full liquid, ice chips, normal diet
  • Ice chips, sips of water, clear liquid, full liquid, soft, normal diet (correct)
  • Clear liquid, full liquid, solid, normal diet
  • Sips of water, soft, full liquid, clear liquid, normal diet

    • What is the next step if a patient is unable to take food orally or is not able to eat sufficient food?

  • Tube feeding or parenteral feeding (correct)
  • Intravenous hydration
  • Liquid diet
  • Nutritional supplements

    • What is important to ensure before planning surgery if a patient is dehydrated?

  • Nutritional screening
  • Fasting
  • Rehydration (correct)
  • Rest

    • When may a deficient intake for a few days not pose a serious problem after a minor surgery?

    <p>If the surgery is minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is very important to do to identify those at nutritional risk upon admission for surgery?

    <p>Screening persons on admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for ensuring the comfort of surgery patients?

    <p>Addressing specific aspects of dietary needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is attention to specific aspects of dietary needs important for surgery patients?

    <p>To ensure the comfort of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of addressing specific dietary aspects for surgery patients?

    <p>Ensuring comfort and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

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