A client admitted 3 days ago with upper gastrointestinal bleeding underwent an endoscopic procedure to stop the bleeding. The client is started on a clear liquid diet today. Which foods are appropriate for the nurse to offer the client? Select all that apply.

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A client recovering from abdominal surgery first consumes ice chips after demonstrating adequate bowel function (return of bowel sounds and passing flatus). After ice chips, postoperative diet progression continues to clear liquids, full liquids, soft diet, and then regular diet. postoperative diet progression Unsweetened tea, chicken broth, and apple juice are appropriate food choices for a client on a clear liquid diet (Options A, C, and E). (Option B) Popsicles are part of a clear liquid diet. However, red dyes in clear liquids (eg, cherry popsicles, red gelatin) should not be given to clients with recent gastrointestinal bleeding. If a client vomits, the vomitus may appear red and falsely lead the nurse to believe that the client is bleeding. It is important to implement prudent nursing judgment and fully consider the client's condition when making care decisions; for this client, a green or yellow popsicle would be more appropriate. (Options D and F) Frozen yogurt and vanilla ice cream are appropriate food choices for a client on a full liquid diet. Educational objective: A postoperative diet begins with ice chips and progresses to clear liquids, full liquids, soft diet, and then regular diet. Clear liquids with red dyes should not be given to clients with recent gastrointestinal bleeding.

A Client Admitted 3 Days Ago with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding