The client who is taking a diuretic is also prescribed to take KCl. She says she doesn't usually take this drug because it makes her "sick to her stomach

" Her doctor told her that if she ate foods daily that were high in potassium, she wouldn't have to take the drug. She has eaten all of the following foods today. Indicate which ones are high in potassium. (Select all that apply.) A. Whole wheat toast
B. Half-cup of raisins
C. Boiled egg
D. Bowl of cornflakes
E. Glass of skim milk
F. Cup of cantaloupe


B, E, F
Rationale: The potassium content of the food selected is raisins, 700 mg, whole wheat bread, 44 mg/slice, egg, 66 mg, corn flakes, 26 mg, skim milk, 406 mg, and cantaloupe, 494 mg.

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