After teaching a client who is prescribed a restricted sodium diet, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which food choice for lunch indicates the client correctly understood the teaching?
a. Slices of smoked ham with potato salad
b. Bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich
c. Salami and cheese on whole wheat crackers
d. Grilled chicken breast with glazed carrots
ANS: D
Clients on restricted sodium diets generally should avoid processed, smoked, and pickled foods and those with sauces and other condiments. Foods lowest in sodium include fish, poultry, and fresh produce. The ham, tomato soup, salami, and crackers are often high in sodium.
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