A client who has hypokalemia asks the nurse for dietary advice on what foods would help her correct this deficiency. Which of these foods should the nurse recommend?
a. eggs and cheese
b. fruits, especially oranges, bananas, and prunes
c. green leafy vegetables
d. meat
B
Sources of potassium are fruits (especially oranges, bananas, and prunes), red meats, vegetables, milk and milk products, and coffee.
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