The nurse instructs an older patient with hypertension on ways to avoid the intake of sodium. Which food item should the patient state to avoid as an indication that instruction has been effective?
1. Onions
2. Maple syrup
3. Lemon juice
4. Processed meats
4
Rationale: Onions are not high in sodium.
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tubing. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word