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V@ndy87 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse recommends that a dietician be consulted for a nutritional assessment when the client:

1. Has difficulty understanding the nurse's questions.
2. Asks too many questions that the nurse cannot answer.
3. Has medical conditions with obvious nutritional implications.
4. Wants foods that are not on the menu.

Question 2

Research has shown that as the intake of sodium increases so does the blood pressure.

For the possible prevention of hypertension, it is recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) that all Americans try to reduce their intake of sodium to which of the following? A) 1800 mg B) 2000 mg C) 2300 mg D) 3000 mg

Liamb2179 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: When a client has conditions like diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease, the dietician should be part of the team that plans for optimum client outcomes; that includes a nutritional assessment. The nurse needs to rephrase questions if a client does not understand what the nurse needs to know. Likewise, the nurse should seek appropriate sources to answer client questions and that may include a dietician. It would not necessitate a nutritional assessment. Client food preferences do not merit a nutritional assessment.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The AHA recommends 2300 mg of sodium per day as a maximum consumption. They also recommend that decreasing to 1500 mg will help improve health and lower the risk for various cardiovascular disorders.