A Patient with Cardiomyopathy Asks for Salt When the Breakfast

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with cardiomyopathy asks for salt when the breakfast tray arrives.What should the nurse respond to this request?

• A) "I will get some for you."
• B) "You should avoid adding salt if at all possible."
• C) "Restricting salt helps prevent the development of other health problems."
• D) "I know the food tastes bad.I'll see if there is some salt in the staff kitchen."

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Definitions:

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A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.

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