A client with chronic kidney disease has lower extremity edema despite following a no-added salt diet. Which sources of dietary sodium should the nurse identify when analyzing this client's diet?

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Foods that are processed or pickled are high in sodium content. These foods include hot dogs, canned soup, lunch meats, cheese, pickles, condiments, sausages, and salted snacks. Hamburgers, salad, cereal, canned fruit, ice cream, and cookies have a lower amount, or in some cases, no sodium. The client should be encouraged to read the content labels on all processed foods and avoid any with high amounts of sodium. Sodium from all sources should not exceed 1 to 3 grams per day for clients on dialysis.

A Client with Chronic Kidney Disease Has Lower Extremity Edema