A patient has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which foods should the nurse recommend the patient consume while taking this medication?
a. Eggs and broths
b. Potatoes and fruits
c. Breads and cereals
d. Pasta and cream soups
ANS: B
B. Lasix is a potassium-wasting diuretic, so the patient is at risk for hypokalemia. Potatoes and fruits are high in potassium. A, C, and D are not high-potassium foods.
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