The nurse is instructing the client on dietary sources of potassium. Which does the nurse recommend to the client as a potassium supplement?
1. Fish
2. Milk
3. Broccoli
4. Red meat
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3. The nurse encourages the client to increase broccoli intake to increase serum po-tassium levels. In addition, the nurse recommends orange juice and bananas.
1. The nurse recommends fish intake to provide omega-3 fatty acids.
2. The nurse recommends milk to provide calcium.
4. The nurse recommends red meat intake to provide high-quality protein.
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