The nurse is reviewing the diet history of a patient about to start on lisinopril therapy for hypertension.Which part of the client's current dietary intake must be altered while on lisinopril therapy?

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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that can increase potassium levels in the blood. Therefore, the use of potassium supplements should be altered or monitored closely to avoid hyperkalemia (high potassium levels).

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Diet History of a Patient