A client has been placed on mild sodium restriction (1500 mg/day) and asks the nurse what this restriction involves. The nurse's best response is:
a. "You should not add salt to cooking and avoid chips and pickles."
b. "You should avoid eggs, whole milk, and bread, but you can drink skimmed milk."
c. "You should avoid using table salt on any of your foods."
d. "You will need to use specially prepared low-sodium foods."
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is an accurate description of a mild sodium restricted diet.
B Incorrect: This is a higher restrictive sodium diet.
C Incorrect: This is a higher restrictive sodium diet.
D Incorrect: This is used for severe sodium restriction.
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