What is the recommended optimal dietary intake for sodium and potassium for HC? e. What would be the major specific recommendations to modify HG’s current diet to improve management of hypertension? How would your dietary modification recommendations affect his intake of
What is the recommended optimal dietary intake for sodium and potassium for HC? e. What would be the major specific recommendations to modify HG’s current diet to improve management of hypertension? How would your dietary modification recommendations affect his intake of
Chapter16: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Surface Area
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HC is a 42-year-old male with hypertension (his average systolic/diastolic blood pressure is 147/92 mm Hg), who is referred to the outpatient clinic. Dietary recall shows that he consumes highly processed foods with added salt such as processed meats, canned foods, salty snacks, and he does not consume adequate amounts of fresh vegetables and fruits.
d. What is the recommended optimal dietary intake for sodium and potassium for HC?
e. What would be the major specific recommendations to modify HG’s current diet to improve management of hypertension? How would your dietary modification recommendations affect his intake of sodium and potassium?
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