A resident is on a clear liquid diet due to a medical condition. While assisting with meals, the nursing assistant should offer which items?

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Chicken broth, apple juice, and gelatin. Clear liquid diet items include broth, apple juice (not red), gelatin, water, tea (weak), and lemonade. These are transparent and easy to digest. Option A contains milk and opaque items not allowed. Option C contains opaque juices and milk. Option D contains solid or opaque foods not appropriate for a clear liquid diet.