Why might patients with the nephrotic syndrome be advised to eat foods that are high in potassium?
A) Treatment with certain diuretics results in potassium loss.
B) Protein loss is typically accompanied by potassium loss.
C) They are unable to properly absorb potassium.
D) To reduce bone loss associated with low serum potassium.
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