Which of the following statements made by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome indicates an understanding of a no-added-salt diet?
a. "I only give my child sweet pickles.".
b. "My child just puts a little salt on his food.".
c. "I let my child have ‘slightly' salted potato chips.".
d. "I do not put any salt in foods when I am cooking.".
D
A no-added-salt diet means that no salt should be added to foods, either when cooking or before eating. All types of pickles and potato chips are high in sodium and should not be served to the child on a no-added-salt diet. The child should not be allowed to use a salt shaker at meals when on a no-added-salt diet.
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