A Simulated Case Presentation on Cold Liquid Diet

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Course Nutrition with Diet Therapy Laboratory

Submitted to Mr. Ramfred Tan Cresmudo, R.N.D. Faculty, Nutrition and Dietetics Department Western Mindanao State University College of Home Economics Zamboanga City

Submitted by Joezerk Jhon Pagayonan Biel Fatim Mi-ad M. Narawi Regine A. Redira Raiza Y. Hushin Ferraida T. Sali BSN II-I Students

February 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This simulated case presentation on Cold Liquid Diet would not have been possible if not for the guidance, assistance and cooperation of some special persons mentioned herein. The students, therefore, wish to express their sincere and profound gratitude to the following: Ms. Suzaine A. Espino, for lending the students some reference to ponder-on about Cold Liquid diet; Their parents and guardians, for their moral support, unconditional love, patience and understanding, who have been their main motivating factor in the accomplishment of this project; and Above all, the Heavenly Father for His magnanimity and spiritual light which sustained them to the end of their work; and Mama Mary for her divine intercession.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgement... Table of Contents.... I. COLD LIQUID DIET. Definition of Diet... Aims of Diet... Characteristics of Diet. Indication for Use............ Feeding Administration.............. Foods Allowed & Avoided.............. II. SIMULATION... Patients Profile. Computations... Diet Prescriptions. Meal Distribution.. Distribution of Exchanges... Sample Menu Meal Preparations III. RECOMMENDATION & CONCLUSION..... Recommendation. Conclusion. REFERENCES. STUDENTS PROFILE. I. COLD LIQUID DIET

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DEFINITION

COLD LIQUID DIET is a food preparation that consists of cold or iced smooth liquids and semi-liquids. This diet varies depending on the severity of the patients condition, age and overall health status.

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AIMS

To avoid irritation at the side of the resection; To rest and to promote relief to the organ included; To minimize pain in oral cavity; To avoid bleeding of operated area; To promote rapid wound healing; To replaces nutrient losses; and To provide oral source of fluids for individual who are incapable of: a. chewing, b. swallowing, and c. digesting solid foods.

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CHARACTERISTICS

COLD LIQUID DIET is sometimes referred to as T and A diet after Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy. Cold fluids are given to prevent bleeding of the operated area which consist of food or iced smooth liquids. All liquids are served cold or iced or foods that have been allowed to cool may also be given.

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INDICATION FOR USE

COLD LIQUID DIET is encouraged and advised to be given with patients who undergone Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Dental extraction, and other minor operation on the mouth or throat. It is also used when only cold fluids or soothing cold foods in liquid or semi-liquid form are tolerated.

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FEEDING ADMINISTRATION

COLD LIQUID DIET is given on the first day after surgery. Day 1 Ice chips or sips of cold water are given progressing with cold milk and non-irritating fruit juices. Day 2 Cold liquids, gels, and ice are added for example like ginger ale, gelatine bland strained fruit juices, plain ice cream and weak iced tea or coffee. For some other patients who can tolerated plain pudding, custard and 3-minute egg is given before the 3rd day. Day 3 & 4 Strained warm cream soups, fruit and vegetable puree, soft cooked eggs, strained warm cereals, milk, cheese, butter, lugao or gruel and mashed potatoes are added to the cold liquid diet. Day 5 Liquid to soft diet is prescribed.

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PATIENTS PROFILE

FOODS ALLOWED Plain ice cream, iced milk, iced tea, iced coffee, soft drinks, gelatine (other than red, orange and dark-colored), cooked soft and bland foods which have been cooled are allowed. FOODS AVOIDED Acidic or sour fruit juices, wine and alcoholic beverages, and hot soups or foods are highly avoided. Tea and coffee should also be avoided. All orange, red and chocolate foods are to be eliminated after surgery or to people suspected of bleeding.

II. SIMULATION

FOODS ALLOWED & AVOIDED

FOODS ALLOWED Plain ice cream, iced milk, iced tea, iced coffee, soft drinks, gelatine (other