TR is a 75 yo M admitted into the hospital with heart failure. He complains of shortness of breath and orthopnea and has not eaten for several days. He has a history of hypertension, which has gone uncontrolled for several decades. His typical intake is:

B Scrambled eggs D 1 12-oz can tomato soup

Bacon 1 slice meat loaf

Grits 20 oz lemonade

16 oz orange juice

Banana

L Pastrami sandwich on rye bread

Potato salad

1 12-oz can of clam chowder

20 oz water

-Which of the following foods is contributing the most sodium to his diet?

Question

TR is a 75 yo M admitted into the hospital with heart failure. He complains of shortness of breath and orthopnea and has not eaten for several days. He has a history of hypertension, which has gone uncontrolled for several decades. His typical intake is:
B Scrambled eggs	D 1 12-oz can tomato soup
Bacon	1 slice meat loaf
Grits	20 oz lemonade
16 oz orange juice
Banana
L Pastrami sandwich on rye bread
Potato salad
1 12-oz can of clam chowder
20 oz water

-Which of the following foods is contributing the most sodium to his diet?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Canned soup is typically very high in sodium, which can exacerbate heart failure symptoms. Therefore, it is the most likely contributor to TR's high sodium intake. For the best choice(s), it is recommended that TR's diet be low in sodium to help manage his heart failure. A low-sodium diet would include options such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and low-sodium soups and broths. Canned soup is typically high in sodium, and TR's intake includes 1 12-oz can of tomato soup. To improve his heart failure, it would be best for him to decrease his sodium intake. Therefore, the best choice would be to avoid the canned soup and choose a low-sodium option instead.