Dietary orders Flashcards
Regular
no dietary restrictions
GI soft
for patients with nausea and distention, post-surgical patient
mechanical soft
for patients who have trouble chewing or swallowing
puree
for patients who have trouble chewing or swallowing
no thin liquids
to prevent choking
diabetic
for patients who cannot produce enough insulin
renal
for patients with renal disease
neutropenic
reduced bacteria entering stomach; for patients who are immunocompromised
lactose controlled
for lactose-intolerant patients
nothing by mouth
pre/post surgery, procedures, tests
clear liquids
for patients who are very sick and cannot eat anything else, pre/post surgery
full liquid
for patients who cannot eat solid food, post surgery
cardiac diet
low sodium, no sugar, low cholesterol
controlled sodium
for patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or on certain drugs
controlled calorie
reduced calorie requirement
