The nurse completes the dietary education for a client prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which dietary choice indicates the client understood the teaching?

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Baked fish and sweet potatoes are both high in potassium, which can help counteract the potential for hypokalemia (low potassium levels) from digoxin use. Banana pudding can also be a good choice, as bananas are a good source of potassium. Cottage cheese, blueberry pie, green bean soup, whole-wheat bread, and apples do not provide significant amounts of potassium and are not necessarily contraindicated, but do not demonstrate understanding of the dietary education related to digoxin. Hamburger, French fries, and chocolate chip cookies are high in sodium and/or fat and should be avoided or consumed in moderation when taking digoxin.

The Nurse Completes the Dietary Education for a Client Prescribed