A patient in the postoperative phase of abdominal surgery is to advance his diet as tolerated. The..

A patient in the postoperative phase of abdominal surgery is to advance his diet as tolerated. The patient has tolerated ice chips and a clear liquid diet. As the next step, the nurse would expect the patient to advance to: A. fluid restriction. B. a full-liquid diet. C. a general diet. D. a soft diet.