The nurse is teaching an older patient with hypertension about foods on a low sodium diet. Which food choices best reflects a low sodium meal?
1. Hamburger with milkshake
2. Green salad with grilled chicken
3. Chicken noodle soup with crackers
4. Pastrami sandwich with carrot sticks
2. Green salad with grilled chicken
Explanation: 1. Milkshakes are high in sodium.
2. Grilled chicken and salad have a low sodium content.
3. Soups are high in sodium along with crackers.
4. Processed meats such as pastrami are high in sodium.
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