Q. No : 23. Answer is : '3' - banana.
Because hydrochlorothiazide is used for to treat hypertension, as a diuretic.
* in these there will be a potassium loss.
* it is called as hypokalemia.
* mainly banana will give more potassium.
* it is potassium rich fruit.
* so to maintain normal potassium levels banana can advised to take patient daily.
* and also salt restriction diet also necessary.
So answer is banana. '3'
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