Question

a client is being placed on a low - sodium diet. the client tells the nurse that many favorite foods are high in sodium and the client believes he or she will not be able to give them up. which intervention(s) by the nurse will assist the client with dietary compliance? select all that apply. explain how to keep a food journal. instruct the client on reading food labels. help the client balance some favorite foods with salt free foods. encourage the client to discuss likes and dislikes. direct the client to lower sodium version of favorite foods.

Explanation:

• Keeping a food journal helps clients track their sodium intake, which is crucial for dietary compliance.
• Reading food labels allows clients to identify sodium - containing foods and make informed choices.
• Balancing favorite foods with salt - free foods can make the diet more palatable and sustainable.
• Discussing likes and dislikes helps the nurse tailor the diet plan to the client's preferences.
• Directing the client to lower - sodium versions of favorite foods provides a practical alternative.

Answer:

All of the options (Explain how to keep a food journal, Instruct the client on reading food labels, Help the client balance some favorite foods with salt - free foods, Encourage the client to discuss likes and dislikes, Direct the client to lower sodium version of favorite foods) are correct.