A client has been advised to limit sodium intake and seeks information on the use of salt substitutes. In which situation would their use entail the least apparent risk?

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Salt substitutes often contain potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride. In clients with kidney disease, taking potassium-sparing diuretics, or taking ACE inhibitors, the use of salt substitutes can lead to dangerously high levels of potassium in the blood. However, when a client is taking digitalis, the primary concern with potassium levels is hypokalemia (low potassium), not hyperkalemia (high potassium), making the use of salt substitutes less risky in comparison.

A Client Has Been Advised to Limit Sodium Intake and Seeks