When developing a care plan to teach a patient with hypertension about sodium intake, the nurse should include limiting sodium intake to:
A) 2,300-2,500 mg/day.
B) 2,000-2,300 mg/day.
C) 1,500-2,000 mg/day.
D) less than 1,500 mg/day.
D) less than 1,500 mg/day.
Explanation: A) Sodium should be limited to 2,300 mg/day for individuals younger than 51 years of age and less than 1,500 mg/day for those 51 years of age or older, African Americans, and individuals with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
B) Sodium should be limited to 2,300 mg/day for individuals younger than 51 years of age and less than 1,500 mg/day for those 51 years of age or older, African Americans, and individuals with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
C) Sodium should be limited to 2,300 mg/day for individuals younger than 51 years of age and less than 1,500 mg/day for those 51 years of age or older, African Americans, and individuals with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
D) Sodium should be limited to 2,300 mg/day for individuals younger than 51 years of age and less than 1,500 mg/day for those 51 years of age or older, African Americans, and individuals with hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
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