The nurse has completed diet teaching for a client who has been prescribed a low-sodium diet to treat hypertension. The nurse determines that there is a need for further teaching when the client makes...

The nurse has completed diet teaching for a client who has been prescribed a low-sodium diet to treat hypertension. The nurse determines that there is a need for further teaching when the client makes which statement?

1. “This diet will help lower my blood pressure.” 2. “Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables are high in sodium.” 3. “This diet is not a replacement for my antihypertensive medications.” 4. “The reason I need to lower my salt intake is to reduce fluid retention.”