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    PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2023 PROCTORED EXAM

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has an electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as the highest in potassium?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A Reason: Canned green beans is incorrect. While green beans can contain some potassium, they typically have lower potassium content compared to sweet potatoes. Choice B Reason: Sweet potatoes are one of the foods highest in potassium. They are an excellent dietary source of potassium, along with other essential nutrients like vitamins and fiber. Choice C Reason: Baked chicken breast: Chicken is a good source of protein, but it is not a significant source of potassium. Choice D Reason: D. Wheat bread: Wheat bread is not a significant source of potassium either. It is primarily a source of carbohydrates and fiber.

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