RN hesi fundamentals
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Question 10 :
- A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch
menu?
Reference Range
Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L or 136 to 145 mmol/L]
Chicken salad on toast, fruit-flavored yogurt, and iced tea may contain higher levels of sodium, which could exacerbate the client's hypernatremia.
Taco salad, refried beans, low-fat ice cream, and coffee may contain high levels of sodium, contributing to the client's hypernatremia.
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, grapes, and skim milk would be a better choice as it is likely to have lower sodium content compared to the other options.
Correct Answer: C