The client who has been taking a diuretic has a serum potassium of 3.4. Which food would the nurse encourage this client to choose from the dinner menu?

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Bananas are a good source of potassium which can help increase the client's serum potassium levels. Green beans, baked chicken, and iced tea do not contain enough potassium to significantly increase the client's levels.

The Client Who Has Been Taking a Diuretic Has a Serum