The nurse would instruct the patient with a K+ level of 6.2 to avoid (select all that apply):
1. orange juice.
2. bananas.
3. carrots.
4. tomatoes.
5. celery.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All the foods listed have a high concentration of K+ and should be avoided in a patient with a high K+ serum level.
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