When administering a loop diuretic, the nurse should encourage the client to add foods to the diet containing:
1. Potassium.
2. Vitamin A.
3. Iron.
4. Vitamin B12.
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Rationale: Clients taking loop diuretics are at risk for urinary loss of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and thiamine, and should be encouraged to add foods that are good sources for these nutrients into their diet. Vitamins A and B12 and iron are important nutrients but are not affected by loop diuretics.
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a. True b. False