What is the dietary adjustment recommended for a patient on loop diuretics to prevent potassium depletion?
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Correct answer: Encourage high-potassium foods and adequate hydration to offset diuretic losses
Loop diuretics cause potassium loss, so eating high-potassium foods and staying hydrated helps prevent depletion associated with diuretics.
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