The client with Cushing's disease needs to modify dietary intake to control symptoms. In addition to increasing protein, which strategy would be most appropriate?
a. Restrict potassium.
b. Reduce fat to 10%.
c. Restrict sodium.
d. Increase calories.
Ans: c. Restrict sodium.
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