A client has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Which food selection by the client demonstrates understanding of a low-sodium, low-potassium diet?
a. Bananas
b. Ham
c. Herbs and spices
d. Salt substitutes
C
Herbs and spices can be used in place of salt to enhance food flavor. Bananas are high in potas-sium. Ham is high in sodium. Many salt substitutes contain potassium chloride and should not be used.
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