Mr. Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after three episodes of blood in his stool. What describes the diet progression for Mr. Martinez?

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Since Mr. Martinez is experiencing blood in his stool, he should be placed on a low residue and clear liquid diet to reduce bowel movements and allow the gastrointestinal tract to heal. As he recovers, he can then progress to a low residue and high-fiber diet to help regulate his bowel movements and prevent constipation. Finally, he can return to a regular diet as long as it does not aggravate his symptoms. NPO (nothing by mouth) is not necessary in this case as Mr. Martinez still needs nutrition to promote healing.

Mr Rogelio Martinez Is a Healthy 79-Year-Old, Retired Factory Worker