A patient has hypertension and is on a very-low-sodium diet. However, the patient is going to celebrate an important religious holiday soon that includes many food items high in sodium. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Tell the patient you are so sorry she can't have any of these foods.
b. Consult with the prescriber about increasing the blood pressure medications.
c. Collaborate with the patient and dietitian to include some of these foods.
d. Tell the patient eating these foods once won't hurt her condition.
ANS: C
Food has important meaning to many people, especially when they are part of celebrations, religious, or cultural activities. The nurse should collaborate with the patient and dietitian and try to find ways to incorporate some of these items. The nurse should not just tell the patient she can't have them. Increasing the medications or encouraging the patient to be non-adherent could lead to adverse outcomes.
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