Modified diets

Question 1

Diet consists of foods that are clear and liquid at room temp

Answer 1

clear liquid diet

Question 2

Clear liquid diet consists of water and carbohydrates, why?

Answer 2

Requires minimal digestion
Leaves minimal residue
Non-gas forming

Question 3

Indications for clear liquid diet

Answer 3

Acute illness
Reduction of colon fecal material prior to certain diagnostic tests/procedures
Acute GI disorders
Some post-op recovery

Question 4

Acceptable foods for clear liquid diet

Answer 4

Water
Tea
Coffee
Fat-free broth
Carbonated beverages
Clear juices
Ginger ale
Gelatin

Question 5

Why should caffeine consumption be limited on a clear liquid diet?

Answer 5

Leads to increased hydrochloric acid and upset stomach

Question 6

Consists of foods that are liquid at room temp

Answer 6

Full liquid diet

Question 7

Acceptable foods on a full liquid diet

Answer 7

All liquids on a clear liquid diet
All forms of milk, soups, strained fruits and vegetables, veggie and fruit juices, eggnog, plain ice cream and sherbert, refined or strained cereals, and puddings

Question 8

If the full liquid diet is used more than 2-3 days, what may be indicated?

Answer 8

high-protein and high-calorie supplements

Question 9

Indications for full liquid diet?

Answer 9

Transition from liquid to soft diets
Post-op recovery
Acute gastritis
Febrile conditions
Intolerance of soft foods

Question 10

Full liquid diet is contraindicated for clients who have

Answer 10

Lactose intolerance

Hypercholesterolemia

Question 11

Consists of liquids and foods that have been pureed to liquid form; composition and consistency can vary

Answer 11

Blenderized liquid (pureed) diet

Question 12

Indications for blenderized liquid (pureed) diet

Answer 12

Pts with chewing or swallowing difficulties
Oral or facial surgery
Wired jaws

Question 13

Contains whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned, and easily digested

Answer 13

Soft (Bland, low-fiber) Diet

Question 14

Foods that are excluded from soft diet

Answer 14

Fruits
Veggies
Coarse breads and cereals
Beans
Other potentially gas-forming foods

Question 15

Indications for soft diet

Answer 15

Clients transitioning between full liquid and regular diets
Clients with acute infections
Chewing difficulties
GI disorders

Question 16

Regular diet that has been modified in texture; requires minimal chewing before swallowing

Answer 16

Mechanical soft diet

Question 17

What foods does a mechanical soft diet exclude?

Answer 17

Harder foods - dried fruits, most raw fruits and veggies, foods containing seeds and nuts

Question 18

Indications for mechanical soft diet

Answer 18

Clients with limited chewing or swallowing ability
Dysphagia
Poorly fitting dentures
No teeth
Surgery on head, neck, or mouth
Clients with strictures of intestinal tract

Question 19

Nurses should assess for what before advancing a clients diet?

Answer 19

Return of bowel function AEB auscultation of bowel sounds and passage of flatus