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RRMR · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

When discussing a low-sodium diet with a client with heart failure, the nurse should encourage the use of nonsodium substitutes for seasoning food such as:

1. Garlic with sea salt.
2. Alternative spice mixtures.
3. Sauces.
4. Marinades.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing the importance of sodium restriction with the caretaker of her client who has moderate to severe CHF. She recommends that sodium from all sources be limited to:

1. < 2 grams/day.
2. 23 grams/day.
3. 34 grams/day.
4. 5 grams/day.

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Sea salt is not an alternative for table salt in a sodium-restricted diet. Alternative spice mixtures that do not contain any sodium are available in most markets. Commercially prepared sauces and marinades may contain hidden sources of sodium and should be avoided. Clients should be educated on how to read the nutritional labels on foods.

Answer to Question 2

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In patients with moderate to severe CHF, the Heart Failure Society of America recommends a total intake of < 2 grams of sodium/day from all sources. Two to three grams a day is appropriate for clients with preserved or depressed left ventricular ejection fraction. Sodium restriction and fluid restriction help to maximize diuretic treatment and may be needed to reverse CHF in clients with advanced hear failure. The maximum intake of sodium for clients should not exceed 23 grams/day.