HESI RN
HESI RN 311 Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Furosemide is prescribed for a client with a history of heart failure (HF). Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, causes potassium loss. Encouraging potassium-rich foods like bananas, oranges, peaches (
D) prevents hypokalemia. Pasta/cereal (
A), dairy (
B), and meats (
C) are less potassium-rich.
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