"Hidden" sources of sodium include
a. mouthwash.
b. saltine crackers.
c. opaque salt shakers.
d. raw fruits and vegetables.
A
Hidden sources of sodium include mouthwash; if patients use mouthwash they should be in-structed not to swallow it. Saltine crackers are coated with visible salt. Opaque salt shakers do not hide the fact that they contain sodium. Raw fruits and vegetables are low in sodium.
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