Chapter 3: Clear Liquid Diet

Question 1

When is a Clear Liquid Diet used?

Answer 1

Before test, procedures or surgeries that require no food in the stomach or intestines.

Question 2

A Clear Liquid Diet is recommended if the patient has?

Answer 2

Digestive problems (such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea), after certain types of surgeries to limit strain to the digestive system.

Question 3

A Clear Liquid Diet help maintain?

Answer 3

Hydration and electrolytes at a time when a full diet isn’t possible.

Question 4

Clear Liquid Fluid Diet allows what type of water?

Answer 4

Plain, carbonated or flavored.

Question 5

Clear Liquid Fluid Diet allows what type of fruit juices?

Answer 5

Without pulp such as apple or white grape juice.

Question 6

Clear Liquid Fluid Diet allows what type of Fruit-flavored drinks?

Answer 6

Fruit punch or lemonade.

Question 7

Clear Liquid Fluid Diet allows what type of Beverages?

Answer 7

Carbonated including cola and root beer.

Question 8

Clear Liquid Fluid Diet allows what type of fluids?

Answer 8

Tea or coffee (no milk or cream).

Question 9

Clear Liquid Fluid Diet allows what?

Answer 9

Gelatin, sports drinks, clear, fat-free broth and Ice pops (no milk, bits of fruit or nuts).