A home health nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with 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 should the nurse encourage the client to consume?

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

A Home Health Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client