A client has been taught to restrict dietary sodium. Which food selection by the client indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?
a. Chinese take-out, including steamed rice
b. A grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup
c. Slices of ham and cheese on whole grain crackers
d. A chicken leg, one slice of bread with butter, and steamed carrots
D
Clients on restricted sodium diets generally should avoid processed, smoked, and pickled foods and those with sauces and other condiments. Foods lowest in sodium include fish, poultry, and fresh produce. The Chinese food likely would have soy sauce, the tomato soup is processed, and the crackers are a snack food—a category of foods often high in sodium.
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