Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
18. Which food would be restricted in a low-sodium diet?
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
18. Which food would be restricted in a low-sodium diet?
Test-Taking Tip
Recall that dairy products are high in sodium. Review therapeutic diets for restricted foods.
Content Area: Adult Health, Cardiovascular; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; 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 correct because whole milk has 120 mg of sodium per 8 oz. Answer 2 is incorrect because 8 oz of ginger ale has only 6 mg of sodium. Answer 3 is incorrect because the sodium content of orange juice is so low it is not even listed in the nutrition books. Answer 4 is incorrect because 8 oz of coffee has only 1 mg of sodium.
