A Patient with Hypertension Is Placed on a Low-Sodium Diet

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypertension is placed on a low-sodium diet. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary if the patient chooses which menu?

• A)Pork chop, steamed brown rice, and fruit cocktail
• B)Broiled salmon, mashed sweet potato, broccoli, and pumpkin pie
• C)Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, salad, and chocolate chip cookie
• D)Grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, frozen green beans, and gelatin dessert

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Foot

The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking.

Levator Muscle

Muscles responsible for elevating or lifting parts of the body, such as the levator ani in the pelvic area.

Raises

An increase in salary or wages, often offered by employers to reward employee performance or keep pace with the cost of living.

Body Part

Any distinct piece, section, or organ of an organism's body used for a specific function or purpose.