When teaching the patient with heart failure about a 2000-mg sodium diet, the nurse explains that foods to be restricted include

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Milk and yogurt naturally contain a significant amount of sodium, and intake of these should be limited for patients on a diet that limits sodium to 2000 mg daily. Other milk products, such as processed cheeses, have very high levels of sodium and are not appropriate for a 2000-mg sodium diet. The other foods listed have minimal levels of sodium and can be eaten without restriction.

When Teaching the Patient with Heart Failure About a 2000-Mg