You are caring for a client with a valvular disorder. What nutritional intervention would be appropriate for a client with a valvular disorder?
A) Limit sodium intake.
B) Eat six small meals a day.
C) Limit caloric intake to maintain optimal weight.
D) Increase intake of B and C vitamins.
A
Feedback:
Clients with valvular disorders often need to limit sodium intake because decreasing the volume of blood decreases cardiac workload. Eating six small meals daily, limiting caloric intake, and increasing the intake of B and C vitamins would not help a client with a valvular disorder.
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