A client has been taught to increase potassium in the diet. What dietary meal selection indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?
a. Toasted English muffin with butter and blueberry jam, and tea with sugar
b. Two scrambled eggs, a slice of white toast, and a cup of strawberries
c. Sausage, one slice of whole wheat toast, cup of raisins, and a glass of milk
d. Bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, cup of sliced peaches, and coffee
C
Meat, dairy products, and dried fruit have high concentrations of potassium. Eggs, breads, ce-reals, sugar, and some fruits (berries, peaches) are low in potassium. The menu selection of sau-sage, toast, raisins, and milk has the greatest number of items with higher potassium content.
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