When instructing a patient on a no-added-salt diet, the nurse should instruct the patient on foods with hidden salt. Which of the following foods has hidden salt and should be avoided?
A) Ice cream
B) Dehydrated apple chips
C) Bread
D) Canned soup
D
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Canned soup is very high in sodium and should be avoided. Ice cream contains a small amount of sodium but should be avoided due to the fat content. Dehydrated apple chips are an acceptable food. Bread is an acceptable food.
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