The nurse is evaluating client learning about a low-sodium diet.
Selection of which meal would indicate to the nurse that this client
understands the dietary restrictions?
A) Tossed salad, low-sodium dressing, bacon and tomato sandwich.
B) New England clam chowder, no-salt crackers, fresh fruit salad.
C) Skim milk, turkey salad, roll, and vanilla ice cream.
D) Macaroni and cheese, diet Coke, a slice of cherry pie.
C) Skim milk, turkey salad, roll, and vanilla ice cream
Skim milk, turkey, bread, and ice cream (C), while containing some
sodium, are considered low-sodium foods. Bacon (A), canned soups
(B), especially those with seafood, hard cheeses, macaroni, and most
diet drinks (D) are very high in sodium
Selection of which meal would indicate to the nurse that this client
understands the dietary restrictions?
A) Tossed salad, low-sodium dressing, bacon and tomato sandwich.
B) New England clam chowder, no-salt crackers, fresh fruit salad.
C) Skim milk, turkey salad, roll, and vanilla ice cream.
D) Macaroni and cheese, diet Coke, a slice of cherry pie.
C) Skim milk, turkey salad, roll, and vanilla ice cream
Skim milk, turkey, bread, and ice cream (C), while containing some
sodium, are considered low-sodium foods. Bacon (A), canned soups
(B), especially those with seafood, hard cheeses, macaroni, and most
diet drinks (D) are very high in sodium
