The diet of the client with Addison's disease should emphasize which aspect?
a. avoiding canned and other prepared foods
b. choosing foods high in sodium and low in potassium with adequate calories
c. restricting caloric intake
d. restricting sodium and increasing fluid intake
B
Nursing care of clients who have Addison's disease includes carefully assessing vital signs, monitoring fluid volume balance, and teaching clients about eating a high-sodium diet that is low in potassium and avoiding infection.
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