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Nutrition Support Clinician Exam Prep

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The level of sodium restriction recommended for congestive heart failure (CHF):
  1. Depends on the level of cardiac decompensation
  2. Is usually 2-3 grams per day
  3. May range from 100-150 mEq
  4. Is dependent on which diuretics are used
Explanation
Answer: A - The level of sodium restriction recommended for congestive heart failure depends on the level of cardiac decompensation; as cardiac output decreases, the level of sodium restriction becomes stricter. The maximum sodium load tolerated by individuals with acute CHF is usually 1-2 grams a day. One to grams of sodium equals 43 to 87 mEq (milliequivalents).
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