Patient/caregiver was educated on guidelines for low sodium diet as follows: Many alternative forms of the regular salt are currently marketed as healthier versions, such as, rock salt, sea salt, and garlic salt. All these forms of salt basically have the same nutritive value, sodium content, and so, are equally harmful. These alternative forms of salt also must be avoided, to observe compliance with low sodium intake recommendation. Low sodium diet aims at making choices [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on guidelines for low sodium diet as follows: Sodium has the tendency to hold and retain fluid in the body, thus increasing the blood volume and blood pressure. Increased blood volume and poorly controlled blood pressure can contribute to extra workload on the heart and kidneys, leading to compromised function of the vital organs. Low sodium intake is recommended for individuals with hypertension, heart failure, compromised kidney function, and history of stroke, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of high sodium as follows: Sodium has the tendency to hold and retain fluid in the body, thus increasing the blood volume. Increased blood volume due to high sodium levels will exert more pressure on the blood vessels and contributes to elevated blood pressure. Increased blood volume and elevated blood pressure with increased body sodium can result in increased risk for stroke. Increased blood volume and elevated blood pressure, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on role of sodium in the body as follows: Sodium, in association with other salts, such as, chloride and potassium, help with normal stimulation and excitation of the heart tissue. Optimal concentration of these salts is needed for normal stimulation of heart tissue and generation of cardiac impulse, which is essential for optimal heartbeat and cardiac function. Optimal concentration of sodium, chloride, and potassium salts is needed for normal excitation of nerves [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on role of sodium in the body as follows: Sodium is an essential dietary element involved in many important bodily functions, such as, fluid management, blood pressure regulation, & electrolyte balance and plays an important role in optimal function of various internal organs. Due to the side-effects low and high levels of sodium can cause, sodium levels in the blood are very closely regulated and kidneys help in this regulation process. Most [...]