A 6-year-old child is hypokalemic. Which menu choice should the nurse encourage for this child?
A) Pizza with a fruit plate
B) Chicken strips with chips
C) Fajita with rice
D) A hamburger with French fries

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Fruits are rich in potassium and can help increase the child's potassium levels, making this choice the best option for a hypokalemic child. Pizza and chicken strips are typically high in sodium and low in potassium, while fajitas may contain some potassium-rich veggies, but also may have a high sodium content. A hamburger with fries is also low in potassium and high in sodium.

A 6-Year-Old Child Is Hypokalemic