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Clear Liquid Diet — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Basic Care & Comfort 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Clear Liquid Diet on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Allowed items include water, clear broth, apple juice, clear sodas, plain gelatin, tea, black coffee, and ice pops without pulp.

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