RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 202 of 2368

A client is advanced from NPO to a clear liquid diet after surgery. Which item can the nurse offer?

  1. Milk
  2. Creamed soup
  3. Pudding
  4. Apple juice
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Correct answer: Apple juice

Clear liquids are see-through liquids without residue, such as water, apple juice, broth, and gelatin. Creamed soup, pudding, and milk are full liquids.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026