NCLEX-PN Practice Q 89

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A client receiving hydrochlorothiazide is instructed to increase her dietary intake of potassium. The best snack for the client requiring increased potassium is:

  

     A. Pear

     B. Apple

     C. Orange

     D. Avocado

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Avocado

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Option D: The fruit which packs the most potassium among the choices is the avocado which contains 487 mg per half serving of the fruit.

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Option A: A pear contains 280 mg of potassium.

Option B: An apple contains 165 mg of potassium.

Option C: An orange contains 235 mg of potassium.

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