A dietary approach that restricts sodium intake, often prescribed to help manage fluid retention and blood pressure in individuals with heart failure.
Heart failure management often involves dietary modifications, including sodium restriction, to help control fluid balance and blood pressure. A low-sodium diet typically limits sodium intake to 2,000 milligrams or less per day.
"Patient education provided regarding low-sodium diet. Recommended limiting sodium intake to 2,000 mg per day."
Used when documenting dietary recommendations for patients with heart failure.
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