A nurse is assisting a client who has a prescription for a mechanical soft diet with food selections. Which of the following are appropriate selections by the client? Select all that apply.

A. Dried prunes B. Ground turkey C. Mashed carrots

D. Fresh strawberries E. Cottage cheese

A nurse is teaching a client who is undergoing cancer treatment about interventions to manage stomatitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "I will try chewing larger pieces of food." B. "I will avoid toasting my bread."

C. "I will consume more food in the morning."

D. "I will add more citrus foods to my diet.”

Which of the following food choices by a client undergoing chemotherapy with presence of stomatitis indicates a need for further teaching?

A. Small pieces of bananas

B. Cut up fresh orange & pineapple slices

C. Yogurt with granola

D. Meat lasagna

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?

A. Offer crackers & cheese

B. Encourage sucking on 8 hard candies

C. Provide 8 oz of regular soda