Which menu choices for a child who is diagnosed with renal failure and experiencing hyperkalemia indicate the need for further instruction by the nurse?
1. Carrots and green, leafy vegetables
2. Spaghetti and meat sauce with breadsticks
3. Hamburger on a bun and cherry gelatin
4. Chips, cold cuts, and canned foods
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Explanation:
1. Carrots and green, leafy vegetables are high in potassium.
2. Spaghetti and meat sauce with breadsticks would be acceptable choices for a low-potassium diet.
3. Hamburger on a bun with cherry gelatin would be acceptable choices for a low-potassium diet.
4. Chips, cold cuts, and canned foods are high in sodium but not necessarily in potassium.
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