A patient's most recent laboratory results show a slight decrease in potassium. The physician has opted to forego drug therapy but has suggested increasing the patient's dietary intake of potassium
Which of the following would be a good source of potassium?
A) Apples
B) Asparagus
C) Carrots
D) Bananas
Ans: D
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Bananas are high in potassium. Apples, carrots, and asparagus are not high in potassium.
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