Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 492 of 2368
The nurse teaches a client who is prescribed spironolactone. Which item should the nurse tell the client to avoid?
- Potassium-containing salt substitutes
- Foods that are high in dietary fiber
- Fluids taken with meals
- Green leafy vegetables
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Correct answer: Potassium-containing salt substitutes
Spironolactone keeps potassium in the body, so salt substitutes and high-potassium foods raise the risk of hyperkalemia.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Spironolactone. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026