The nurse provides dietary teaching to the patient with hypertension and determines the patient understood the information when what meal is selected?
A) Hot dogs, baked beans, and cole slaw
B) French fries, grilled hamburger, and cola drink
C) Grilled chicken, green salad with dressing, and baked apple
D) Bologna sandwich with mayonnaise, potato chips, and a chocolate-chip cookie
C
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Chicken, salad, and fruit are all low in sodium. The other meal options all contain foods high in sodium (i.e., hot dogs, French fries, processed meats like bologna, and potato chips).
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