After teaching a client to increase dietary potassium intake, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which dietary meal selection indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. Toasted English muffin with butter and blueberry jam, and tea with sugar
b. Two scrambled eggs, a slice of white toast, and a half cup of strawberries
c. Sausage, one slice of whole wheat toast, half cup of raisins, and a glass of milk
d. Bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, a half cup of sliced peaches, and coffee
ANS: C
Meat, dairy products, and dried fruit have high concentrations of potassium. Eggs, breads, cereals, sugar, and some fruits (berries, peaches) are low in potassium. The menu selection of sausage, toast, raisins, and milk has the greatest number of items with higher potassium content.
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