Which client does the nurse expect to need teaching about the American Heart Association recommendation to limit salt intake to 1,500 mg/d?
A)A middle-age client with hypertension
B)An adult client with appendicitis
C)A young-adult client with an ovarian cyst
D)An adolescent client with pneumonia

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The American Heart Association recommends limiting salt intake to 1,500 mg/day particularly for individuals with hypertension, as excessive salt intake is linked to increased blood pressure. Therefore, a middle-aged client with hypertension would most benefit from education on this recommendation.

Which Client Does the Nurse Expect to Need Teaching About