A client with mild hypokalemia caused by diuretic use is discharged home. The home health nurse delegates which of these interventions to the home health aide?
A. Assessment of muscle tone and strength
B. Education about potassium-rich foods
C. Instruction on the proper use of drugs
D. Measurement of the client's urine output
Ans: D. Measurement of the client's urine output
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