The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is prescribed a loop diuretic for the treatment of congestive heart failure.Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to consume to prevent serious adverse effects associated with the medication?
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Loop diuretics can cause potassium loss, so the nurse should encourage the client to consume potassium-rich foods like bananas, oranges, and dried dates to prevent hypokalemia.

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