A child in renal failure has hyperkalemia. The nurse plans to instruct the child and the parents to avoid which of the following foods?
1. Bananas, carrots, and green leafy vegetables
2. Chips, cold cuts, and canned foods
3. Spaghetti and meat sauce, and breadsticks
4. Hamburger on a bun and cherry Jell-O
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Rationale:
1. Bananas, carrots, and green leafy vegetables are high in potassium.
2. Chips, cold cuts, and canned foods are high in sodium but not necessarily in potassium.
3. Spaghetti and meat sauce with breadsticks would be acceptable choices for a low-potassium diet.
4. Hamburger on a bun and cherry Jell-O would be acceptable choices for a low-potassium diet.
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