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Cardiac Diet — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Low salt, fat, cholesterol

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Health Promotion & Maintenance 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Cardiac Diet on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Sodium is usually limited to about 2,000 mg per day to control blood pressure and fluid.

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