A home health nurse is providing care for a client with congestive heart failure. The client is taking furosemide (Lasix)
The nurse reviews the client's most recent serum potassium, which was 3.4 mEq/L. Based on this data, which food will the nurse encourage the client to consume?
A) Baked fish
B) Iced tea
C) Banana
D) Peas
Answer: C
A potassium level of 3.4 is low, so the client should be encouraged to consume potassium-rich foods. Of the foods listed, the highest in potassium is banana.
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