[Verified Answer]: The postoperative diet prescription for a…

The postoperative diet prescription for a client with a colostomy states, “Diet as tolerated.” Which principle would the nurse include in the teaching plan to guide the client’s food choices? Specific foods will cause most postoperative clients the same degree of discomfort. A low-residue diet should be followed to avoid overstimulating the intestine. Rigid dietary rules that limit food choices are needed to prevent postoperative complications. Returning to a regular diet as soon as possible promotes physical rehabilitation.