If an elderly client who lives alone and has a limited income has edema,it would be important to evaluate his or her dietary intake of sodium and

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Edema may be caused by high intake of sodium or inadequate intake of protein if protein levels in the body become so low that cellular fluid levels become imbalanced.Edema is not related to dietary intake of calcium,chloride,or potassium.

If an Elderly Client Who Lives Alone and Has a Limited