Which statement by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome indicates an understanding of a no-added-salt diet?
a. "I can give my child sweet pickles."
b. "My child can put ketchup on his hotdog."
c. "I can let my child have potato chips."
d. "I do not put any salt in foods when I am cooking."
D
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A All types of pickles are high in sodium and should not be served to the child on a
no-added-salt diet.
B The child should not be allowed to eat hotdogs; they are considered a cured or
processed meat and are high in sodium.
C Potato chips are a high-sodium food and should not be included in the child's
diet when sodium intake is restricted.
D A no-added-salt diet means that no salt should be added to foods, either when
cooking or before eating.
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