Chapter 8, 9 and 10 ATI nutrition book Exam Questions with complete solutions

Regular diet (normal or house diet) - ANSWER-- Indicated for clients who do not need dietary restrictions. The diet is adjusted to meet age specific needs throughout life cycle. - Many health care facilities offer self select menus for regular diets. - Modify the regular diet to accommodate individual preferences, food habits, and ethnic values. Clear liquid diet - ANSWER-- Consists of food or fluids that have no residue and are liquid at room temperature. - Primarily to prevent dehydration and relieve thirst, the diet, consists of water and carbohydrates. This diet requires minimal digestion, leaves minimal residue, and is non-gas-forming. It is nutritionally inadequate and should not be used long term. - Indication include acute illness, reduction of colon fecal material prior to certain diagnostic tests and procedures, acute gastrointestinal disorder, and some postoperative recovery. - Acceptable foods are water, tea coffee, fat-free broth, carbonated beverages clean juices, ginger ale, and gelatin. Full liquid diet - ANSWER-- Consists of food that are liquid at room temperature including plain ice cream and stained cereals. some facilities include vegetables. - Offer more variety and nutritional support than a clear liquid diet but might require supplementation of protein and calories if used more than 3 days. - Indications include transition from liquid to soft diets, postoperative recovery, acute gastritis, febrile conditions, and intolerance of solid foods. - Use cautiously with clients who have dysphagia (difficult swallowing) unless liquids are thickened appropriately. - Many dietary manuals have removed the full liquid diet, so it might be used infrequently. Blenderized liquid (pureed) diet - ANSWER-- Consists of liquid and foods that are pureed to liquid form. - The composition and consistency of a pureed diet varies, depending on the clients needs. - Modify with regard the calories, protein, fat, or other nutrients based on the dietary needs of the client. -Adding broth, milk, gravy, cream, soup, tomato sauce, or fruit juice to foods in place of water provides additional calories and nutritional value. - Each food is pureed separately to preserve individuals flavor. - Indications include clients who have chewing or swallowing difficulties, oral of facial surgery, and wired jaws.