The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses the importance of knowing the potassium content of foods when helping their clients who have CKD
The students are instructed to list fruits and vegetables according to their content of low-, medium-, and high-potassium. Which ones will the nurse expect to see listed as medium-potassium foods? Select all that apply. A) Brussel sprouts D) Celery
B) Turnips E) Mangoes
C) Peaches F) Nectarines
B, C, D, E
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Turnips, peaches, mangoes, and celery are examples of medium-potassium food. Nectarines and Brussel sprouts are high-potassium food choices.
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