If an elderly client who lives alone and has a limited income has edema, it would be important to evaluate his or her dietary intake of sodium and

a. protein
b. calcium
c. chloride
d. potassium


a. protein

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Indicate whether statement is true or false.

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One hour after eating a meal you begin vomiting and suspect foodborne illness. The poultry in the meal was improperly cooked. Which of the following meets your symptoms?

a. staphylococcus b. botulism c. E. Coli d. salmonella

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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