When providing dietary instruction on a low-sodium diet, which dietary choice is most appropriate for a patient with hypertension?
A) Hot dog, baked beans, and coleslaw
B) Grilled hamburger, french fries, and cola
C) Grilled chicken, green salad, and apple
D) Ham sandwich, potato chips, and cookie
C
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Therapeutic regimes include sodium restriction. The grilled chicken, green salad, and apple represent low-sodium dietary choices. Hot dog, baked beans, and coleslaw are high in sodium. Grilled hamburger, french fries, and cola are high in sodium. Ham sandwich, potato chips, and cookie are high in sodium.
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