The nurse should offer a client who has had throat surgery which of the following?

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The client who has had throat surgery should first be offered clear liquids.If the client tolerates clear liquids,then he or she may be advanced to a full liquid diet,and then to a mechanical soft diet.Because the client had throat surgery,excoriating liquids such as citrus juices should be avoided.Also,to be able to assess for bleeding,red or dark liquids should be avoided (e.g. ,apple juice or ginger ale is recommended rather than grape or cranberry juice).The client should begin oral intake with clear liquids.Neither chicken noodle soup nor oatmeal is included on a clear liquid diet.Hot tea with lemon would not be recommended.Liquids should not be hot or contain citrus,which could cause pain or excoriation and possible bleeding at the surgical site.

The Nurse Should Offer a Client Who Has Had Throat