The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient on a Diet for the Treatment

question 84

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient on a diet for the treatment of his hypertension.The nurse recognizes that the patient understands his diet when he says:

• A)"I can freely use salt substitutes and low-sodium products."
• B)"I can eat any foods I want in moderate amounts."
• C)"I need to increase my intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and milk and milk products."
• D)"I don't need to be concerned about the amount of alcohol I drink."

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