A patient has been prescribed losartan (Cozaar).Which substance,drug,or activity does the nurse teach the patient to avoid?

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Salt substitutes are mostly composed of potassium.Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker,and this class of drugs causes the kidneys to retain potassium.Taking in more potassium along with this drug could lead to high blood potassium levels (hyperkalemia),which has severe effects on heart contractility.

A Patient Has Been Prescribed Losartan (Cozaar)