The nurse is educating a patient regarding the need to avoid foods high in potassium. What food choices led the nurse to conclude that teaching was not effective?
a. Apples and green beans
b. Kiwis and onions
c. Apricots and asparagus
d. Grapes and lima beans
ANS: C
Apricots and asparagus are potassium-rich.
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