A patient who is hyperkalemic reports being constipated. Which advice should the nurse provide?

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Rationale 1: Adding fluids may relieve constipation. Water is a safe fluid for this patient.
Rationale 2: Prunes are high in potassium and should be avoided by this patient.
Rationale 3: Many fruits and vegetables are high in potassium. If the nurse wishes to provide this instruction, more specifics are indicated as to which fruits and vegetables are safe.
Rationale 4: Exercise, such as walking, may stimulate the bowels.
Rationale 5: Salt substitutes are often potassium salt based and should be avoided by this patient.

Global Rationale: Adding fluids may relieve constipation. Water is a safe fluid for this patient. Exercise, such as walking, may stimulate the bowels. Many fruits and vegetables are high in potassium. If the nurse wishes to provide this instruction, more specifics are indicated as to which fruits and vegetables are safe. Prunes are high in potassium and should be avoided by this patient. Salt substitutes are often potassium salt based and should be avoided by this patient.

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