Assessment of a Patient Nursing Practice Question
A client with a history of hypertension has been prescribed triamterene. The nurse provides information to the client about the medication and instructs the client to avoid consuming which fruit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Triamterene is a potassium-retaining diuretic, and the client should avoid foods that are high in potassium. Fruits that are naturally higher in potassium include avocados, bananas, oranges, mangoes, cantaloupe, strawberries, nectarines, papayas, and dried prunes.