A patient is placed on a low-sodium diet. Which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse's nutritional teaching plan has been effective?
A) "I will have a ham and cheese sandwich with potato chips for lunch."
B) "I will have a baked potato with broiled chicken for dinner."
C) "I will have a tossed salad with sardines and oil and vinegar dressing for lunch."
D) "I will have chicken bouillon soup with crackers and an apple for lunch."
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient's choice of a baked potato with broiled chicken indicates that the teaching plan has been effective. Potatoes and chicken are relatively low in sodium. Ham, sardines, and bouillon are extremely high in sodium and shouldn't be included in a low-sodium diet.
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