The Nurse Is Instructing a Client with Heart Failure About

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a client with heart failure about a prescribed sodium-restricted diet.Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is required?

• A) "I can use as much salt substitute as I want."
• B) "I have to read the labels on foods to find out the sodium content."
• C) "I have to limit the intake of food with baking soda or baking powder."
• D) "I can use spices and lemon juice to add flavor to food when cooking."

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