The health care provider tells the nurse that the patient with PKD has salt wasting. Which intervention is the nurse likely to use related to nutrition therapy?
a. Talk to the patient about seasonings that are alternatives for salt.
b. Help the patient select a lunch tray with low-sodium items.
c. Obtain an order for fluid restriction to prevent loss of sodium during urination.
d. Advise that a low-sodium diet is not currently necessary.
Answer: d. Advise that a low-sodium diet is not currently necessary.
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