Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
17. Sodium intake is recommended to be no more than 2,400 mg each day. Which client is most at risk for stroke and heart attack with a higher than recommended Na+ intake?
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
17. Sodium intake is recommended to be no more than 2,400 mg each day. Which client is most at risk for stroke and heart attack with a higher than recommended Na+ intake?
Test-Taking Tip
Eliminate gender and ethnic factors. Choose the client who will be most affected by fluid retention associated with an increase in sodium intake.
Content Area: Adult Health, Cardiovascular; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Comprehension; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is incorrect because, based on current research, the only population having an association between salt intake and hypertension are clients who are obese. Answer 2 is correct because high sodium intake increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and death in clients who are obese. Answer 3 is incorrect because, based on current research, the only population having an association between salt intake and hypertension are clients who are obese. Answer 4 is incorrect because, based on current research, the only population having an association between salt intake and hypertension are clients who are obese.
