A patient with hypertension is advised to follow a low-sodium diet. If chosen by the patient, which foods indicate further teaching is necessary? (Select all that apply.)
a. Coffee
b. Pretzels
c. Lemonade
d. Applesauce
e. Tomato juice
f. Dried black beans
ANS: B, E
B. E. Low-sodium foods are those with less than 140 mg sodium per serving. Tomato juice and pretzels have more than 200 mg per serving which indicates that further teaching is needed. A, C, D, F. These foods are not as high in sodium as tomato juice and pretzels.
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