Question

The nurse is developing a list of appropriate foods for a client who has been prescribed a low-sodium diet. The nurse reviews the list with the client. The nurse evaluates that the teaching is understood for food to include in the diet. Which food item did the client choose?

Answer 1

Sodium is a mineral that maintains the normal fluid balance in the body. The daily recommendation is 2,300 mg per day. Limiting sodium will control the fluid around the organs like the heart and lungs. The nurse then can evaluate a client if the patient choose a low-sodium food such as fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding canned good, avoiding the use of too much salt, MSG and sodium soup.