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A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is prescribed. Which instruction should the nurse include in this patient’s plan of care?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, risks hyperkalemia. Limiting high-potassium foods (
B) prevents toxicity. Salt substitutes (
A) often contain potassium, worsening hyperkalemia. Skin protection (
C) and bruising (
D) are unrelated.

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