What foods does the nurse recommend the child with acute glomerulonephritis avoid to prevent hyperkalemia?
a. Dairy products
b. Whole-grain cereals
c. Organ meats
d. Bananas
ANS: D
Bananas are very high in potassium and should be avoided.
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