A client who has been diagnosed of hypertension is being taught to restrict intake of sodium. The nurse knows that the teachings are effective if the client states that: *1 pointa. I can eat celery sticks and carrotsb. I can eat shredded wheat cerealc. I can eat broiled scallopsd. I can eat spaghetti on rye bread

A client has been taught to restrict dietary sodium. Which food selection by the client indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?*1 pointa. Chinese take-out, including steamed riceb. A grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soupc. Slices of ham and cheese on whole grain crackersd. A chicken leg, one slice of bread with butter, and steamed carrots

The nurse is caring for a client prescribed a calcium channel blocker to treat primary hypertension. When providing education about medication administration, which of these foods will the nurse advise the client to avoid?A. EggsB. MilkC. GrapefruitD. Bananas

Dietary instructions for hypertension patient with kidney problems with rationale?

A low potassium diet is prescribed for a client. What foods should the nurse teach this client to avoid?Dried prunes.Cottage cheese.Mashed potatoes.Mustard greens.

An older adult client admitted with heart failure and a sodium level of 113 mEq/L is behaving aggressively toward staff and does not recognize family members. When the family expresses concern about the client’s behavior, the nurse would respond most appropriately by stating which of the following? A. “The client may be suffering from dementia, and the hospitalization has worsened the confusion B. “Most older adults get confused in the hospital.” C. “The sodium level is low, and the confusion will resolve as the levels normalize.” D. “The sodium level is high, and the behavior is a result of dehydration.”