Intake calculation

[tmax8272]

Hi!

I was just wondering if someone could tell me if icecream and/or pudding is in fact included in a hospital intake calculation. I have conflicting answers. Thanks so much!

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[imanedrn]

Hi!

I was just wondering if someone could tell me if icecream and/or pudding is in fact included in a hospital intake calculation. I have conflicting answers. Thanks so much!

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I've learn that it counts as food. Something more liquid (like a popsicle) would count as fluids though -- esp. if they're on a fluid restriction or taking in very little.

[tmax8272]

That's what I was thinking, but i read something about if the item can be poured at room temp, then it would be considered a liquid.

Thanks again!

[imanedrn]

That's what I was thinking, but i read something about if the item can be poured at room temp, then it would be considered a liquid.

Thanks again!

Look at it this way, if someone's on a fluid restriction (for renal failure, for example), ice cream isn't included. I think it's one of those gray area foods.

[JRD2002]

It is considered a fluid. For example, when someone is on a full liquid diet they can have ice cream, yogurt, and pudding.

It is true that anything that can be poured at room temperature is considered a liquid. Also, if someone is on a fluid restriction and you give them ice cream it should be counted towards part of the restriction.

[Ultra Violet]

As the previous poster said, anything that is liquid at room temp, including ice cream, is counted as liquid. Ice cream is on a full liquid diet. Jello is counted on a clear liquid diet.

[FireStarterRN, BSN, RN]

Look at it this way, if someone's on a fluid restriction (for renal failure, for example), ice cream isn't included. I think it's one of those gray area foods.

Heh, heh, kind of like tomatoes eh? Are they a fruit or a vegetable???

[Pipsqueak, ADN]

I agree that ice cream is counted as liquid intake. I have heard conflicting theories regarding pudding. How can pudding be considered fluid intake as it does not turn into a liquid at room temp?

[JRD2002]

I think pudding is considered liquid based on the fact that it is mainly comprised of liquid. I guess it just depends what room you put it in. A non-ac room in the Texas summer and it might turn into water.

[imanedrn]

It is true that anything that can be poured at room temperature is considered a liquid. Also, if someone is on a fluid restriction and you give them ice cream it should be counted towards part of the restriction.

I was taught not to include it if someone's on a fluid restriction... but maybe that's to be generous to the person. In reality the body (kidneys, more specifically) isn't processing ice cream as a "fluid" like it does water, broth, juice, etc.