As Part of the Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure,the Child

question 25

Multiple Choice

As part of the treatment for congestive heart failure,the child takes the diuretic furosemide.As part of teaching home care,the nurse encourages the family to give the child foods such as bananas,oranges,and leafy vegetables.These foods are recommended because they are high in:

• A)Chlorides.
• B)Potassium.
• C)Sodium.
• D)Vitamins.

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