A patient is being treated for bacterial pharyngitis. Which of the following should the nurse recommend when promoting the patients nutrition during treatment?

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A liquid or soft diet is provided during the acute stage of the disease, depending on the patients appetite and the degree of discomfort that occurs with swallowing. The patient is encouraged to drink as much fluid as possible (at least 2 to $3 \mathrm{~L} /$ day). There is no need for increased potassium or protein intake.

A Patient Is Being Treated for Bacterial Pharyngitis 1.5 L/1.5 \mathrm{~L} /1.5 L/

A Patient Is Being Treated for Bacterial Pharyngitis $1.5 \mathrm{~L} /$