A patient with hypertension is advised to follow a low-sodium diet. Which of the following foods, if chosen by the patient, indicate further teaching is necessary? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dried black beans
b. Tomato juice
c. Coffee
d. Lemonade
e. Pretzels
f. Applesauce
ANS: B, E
Low-sodium foods are those with less than 140 mg sodium per serving. Tomato juice and pretzels have over 200 mg per serving.
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