Practice Question
The nurse is planning food selections with a client who has moderate hyponatremia. Which food choice should the nurse recommend to this client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Ham and cheese sandwich.
Rationale:
🧂 Ham and cheese are high-sodium foods, which are appropriate for clients with hyponatremia (low serum sodium).
🧂 This helps restore serum sodium levels, especially in cases of moderate deficiency without fluid overload.
🧂 Sodium supports neurological and muscular function, and must be replenished cautiously based on severity.
🧂 The nurse should monitor fluid status and sodium trends as dietary sodium is increased.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4
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