The client at risk for continuing hypokalemia is going home. What dietary meal selection for breakfast made by the client indicates an adequate understanding of how to increase dietary potassium intake?
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 patty, one slice of whole wheat toast, half-cup of raisins, and a glass of milk
D. Bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar (2 tablespoons), half-cup of sliced peaches, and coffee
C
Meat, dairy products, and dried fruit have high concentrations of potassium. Eggs, breads, ce-reals, sugar, and some fruit (berries, peaches) are low in potassium.
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