Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to include in his daily diet?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Bananas are high in potassium, helping to increase serum potassium levels, which is beneficial for clients taking furosemide, a diuretic that causes potassium loss.