When counseling a client with preeclampsia which statement is most accurate?
1. "You should restrict your daily sodium intake.".
2. "You should increase your intake of fluids.".
3. "You should eat a well-balanced diet.".
4. "You should avoid consuming simple sugars in your diet.".
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Rationale: A client should continue to eat a well-balanced diet in order to maintain adequate intake of micro- and macronutrients. It is unclear whether or not limiting sodium intake would have an impact on preeclampsia. There is no need to increase fluid intake. Simple sugars may not be of much nutritional value, but there is no evidence to support restriction.
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