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Answer - B - In the plan of care, the nurse should emphasize teaching the patient about the importance of consuming bananas and oranges. Because furosemide is a potassium-wasting diuretic, the nurse should plan to teach the patient to increase intake of potassium-rich foods, such as bananas and oranges. Fresh, green vegetables; lean red meat; and creamed corn are not good sources of potassium.