VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Proctored Exam
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and reports difficulty with limiting sodium in their diet. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide?
Explanation & Rationale
A client with heart failure should limit their sodium intake. Bottled salad dressings can be high in sodium, so replacing them with homemade vinegar and oil dressing can help reduce sodium intake. The other options are not recommended for a client with heart failure who needs to limit their sodium intake. a) Prepared frozen dinners are often high in sodium. b) Adding salt when preparing a meal would increase sodium intake. c) Imitation crab and lobster products (option can also be high in sodium.
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