The nurse teaching the client prescribed digoxin and furosemide about foods that would help prevent digoxin toxicity, should instruct the client to include:
a. oranges. c. dark green leafy vegetables.
b. whole milk. d. carrots.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Oranges are potassium-rich, which would counteract the risk of hypokalemia caused by the combination of digoxin and furosemide.
B Incorrect: Whole milk is a source of calcium and vitamin D, not potassium.
C Incorrect: Dark green leafy vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals, but not potassium.
D Incorrect: Carrots are good sources of vitamin A betacarotene.
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