Nutrition
Sodium-Restricted Diet
A dietary regimen usually prescribed for patients with hypertension, heart failure, or renal insufficiency.
Dietary Teaching
- Restrict sodium intake to 2,000mg or less per day.
- Avoid processed foods, canned soups, deli meats, and pickles.
- Read nutrition labels for 'hidden' sodium sources.
- Use herbs, spices, lemon juice, or vinegar to enhance flavor.
Clinical Implications
- Daily weights are the most accurate monitor for fluid retention.
- Assess for peripheral edema and crackles in the lungs.
- Monitor blood pressure trends.
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