The nurse is providing instruction to an older patient regarding a new diuretic medication. Which should be included in the teaching?
1. Patient should eat a high iron diet.
2. Patient should eat a low calcium diet.
3. Patient should eat a high sodium diet.
4. Patient should eat a high potassium diet.
4. Patient should eat a high potassium diet.
Explanation: 1. Lasix does not affect iron levels.
2. Lasix does not affect calcium levels.
3. Lasix does not affect sodium levels.
4. Lasix is a loop diuretic that depletes the potassium level. Patients who take potassium-depleting diuretics like Lasix should eat foods that replace the electrolyte.
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