A school-age child is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis and oliguria. Which dietary menu items should be allowed for this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Apples
B) Bananas
C) Cheese
D) Carrot sticks
E) Strawberries

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Moderate sodium restriction and even fluid restriction may be instituted for children with acute glomerulonephritis. Foods with substantial amounts of potassium are generally restricted during the period of oliguria. Apples, carrot sticks, and strawberries would be items low in sodium and allowed. Bananas are high in potassium, and cheese is high in sodium. Those items would be restricted.

A School-Age Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Acute