The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for the ambulatory surgery patient who will be having a cyst removed from the right arm.Which would be the best explanation for diet progression after surgery?

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The type of surgery that patients undergo determines how quickly they can resume normal physical activity and regular eating habits.It is normal to progress gradually in activity and eating,and if the patient tolerates activity and diet well,he/she can progress more quickly.A common complication after surgery is nausea and vomiting.This can be caused by the anesthesia,fluid imbalance from being NPO,and pain.The gastrointestinal tract may be hypoactive owing to anesthesia.It is best to start with a clear liquid to see if the patient can tolerate the liquid without vomiting.If so,progressing to soup and crackers and advancing as the patient tolerates is appropriate.Starting with a heavy,greasy meal could cause nausea and vomiting.There is no need to stay on clear liquids for 24 hours after this procedure.Putting a time frame on the progression is too prescriptive.Progression should be adjusted for the patient's needs.

The Nurse Is Providing Preoperative Teaching for the Ambulatory Surgery