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Low-Sodium Diet — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Na < 2,000-2,300 mg/day

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Basic Care & Comfort 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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

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Key facts

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Sodium pulls water with it, so restricting it reduces edema, ascites, and preload on the heart.

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