A patient on a sodium-controlled diet has been observed ordering Chinese take-out only a few hours after his nutrition consult. The patient reports that a "little salt won't hurt me." The dietitian:
a. decides that the patient needs a stricter sodium-controlled diet.
b. concludes that providing a list of high sodium foods will help him.
c. suggests that he also add an exercise plan and more fiber to his current diet.
d. concludes that the patient is not ready to learn and implement the diet changes.
d
You might also like to view...
An early symptom of vitamin A deficiency is ________.
A. hair loss B. night blindness C. headaches D. swollen tongue
All of the following sexually transmitted infections are caused by virusesexcept ________
A) herpes B) chlamydia C) genital warts D) hepatitis B
Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?
a. maintaining blood pressure b. regulating electrolyte concentrations c. maintaining acid-base balance d. converting vitamin K to its active form
For a client with ascites, the nurse should expect a reduction of dietary
a. sodium. b. potassium. c. calcium. d. magnesium.