The physician has ordered a diuretic for Ed. What foods need to ...

[frankwu]

The physician has ordered a diuretic for Ed. What foods need to be added to his diet? Why?

Question 2

_____ is the craving for nonfood substances such as starch or clay.
 A) Pico
  B) Anemia
  C) Pica
  D) Picanemia

[djpooyouma]

Answer to Question 1

Ed needs to increase fruits and vegetables that are high in potassium to replace the potassium lost from the action of the diuretic.




Fruits: oranges, bananas, prunes, apricots, avocados, cantaloupe, dates, figs, raisins, honeydew melon, grapefruit, kiwifruit, peaches, pineapple, and strawberries



Vegetables: asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, green beans, squash, pumpkin, spinach, potatoes and sweet potatoes, and cabbage





Answer to Question 2

C

[frankwu]

Excellent

[phuda]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it