A physician has ordered, "Clear liquids, advance as tolerated." A nurse identifies that which of the following factors indicate that the patient is not yet ready to advance his or her diet?

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Hypoactive bowel sounds, nausea, and complaints of indigestion are indicators that the patient's gastrointestinal system may not be ready to handle more complex foods, suggesting that the diet should not yet be advanced. Hunger and excessive thirst are not direct indicators of readiness to advance the diet.

A Physician Has Ordered, "Clear Liquids, Advance as Tolerated