A home health nurse is providing care for a client with congestive heart failure.The client is taking furosemide (Lasix).The nurse reviews the client's most recent serum potassium,which was 3.4 mEq/L.Based on this data,which food will the nurse encourage the client to consume?

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A) A potassium level of 3.4 is low, so the client should be encouraged to consume potassium-rich foods. Of the foods listed, the highest in potassium is banana.
B) A potassium level of 3.4 is low, so the client should be encouraged to consume potassium-rich foods. Of the foods listed, the highest in potassium is banana.
C) A potassium level of 3.4 is low, so the client should be encouraged to consume potassium-rich foods. Of the foods listed, the highest in potassium is banana.
D) A potassium level of 3.4 is low, so the client should be encouraged to consume potassium-rich foods. Of the foods listed, the highest in potassium is banana.

A Home Health Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client