After a surgical procedure,the patient is advanced to a full liquid diet.The nurse is able to recommend which one of the following foods for this patient?

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A full liquid diet consists of foods that are liquid or foods that turn to liquid when they are at room temperature. Custard is a good option because it is a smooth, liquid food that fits this criteria. Puréed meats and soft fresh fruit are not suitable for a full liquid diet, and rice is a solid food that does not fit the definition of a full liquid diet.

After a Surgical Procedure,the Patient Is Advanced to a Full