A client who had a right total knee replacement two days ago is progressed to a soft diet. What food selection(s) should the nurse recommend to this client? Select all that apply.

A. Fried chicken and green salad are not appropriate because fried chicken is hard to chew and salad is fibrous and may be difficult to digest on a soft diet. B. Scrambled eggs and potatoes are soft, easy to chew, and digestible, making them suitable. C. Pasta with a cream sauce is soft and acceptable on a soft diet. D. Steamed rice and cooked squash are soft and easy to swallow, appropriate choices. E. Ice cream with nuts is inappropriate because nuts are hard and can cause choking or irritation. F. Pancakes with syrup are soft and suitable for a soft diet.