A client is undergoing radiation therapy as treatment for lung cancer and has developed esophagitis.Which is the best diet selection for this client?

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Side effects of radiation therapy may include inflammation of the esophagus.Clients should be taught that bland,soft,high-calorie foods are best,along with liquid nutritional supplements.Tomato sauce may prove too spicy for a client with esophagitis.Toast is too difficult to swallow with this condition,and orange juice and other foods with citric acid are too caustic.

A Client Is Undergoing Radiation Therapy as Treatment for Lung