A client is being discharged after successful treatment for hyperphosphatemia. The nurse would know that diet teaching has been effective when the client says, "I can't eat large amounts of
A) bananas."
B) dairy products."
C) fatty foods."
D) green leafy vegetables."

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Foods high in phosphate include milk, cheese, ice cream, large amounts of meat and fish, and carbonated beverages. Clients also need to avoid calcium or aluminum binding products that lead to excess phosphate excretion. Bananas contain potassium, fatty foods contain fats and cholesterol, and green leafy vegetables affect vitamin K.

A Client Is Being Discharged After Successful Treatment for Hyperphosphatemia