Critical Thinking: The nurse is doing a nutritional assessment on a patient with hypertension.What foods would be recommended for this patient?

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A low sodium diet will prevent water retention which could increase blood pressure.Patients with hypertension would not be on a regular diet due to sodium content.A pureed diet is indicated for stroke patients who may have impaired swallowing.A low sugar diet is indicated for patients with diabetes.

Critical Thinking: the Nurse Is Doing a Nutritional Assessment on a Patient